I think that is a great example of $1 billion, and because of his contribution there'll be others.

The President said the healthcare law would bring down premiums by $2,500 for the typical family.

If others follow suit, this could cost the Federal Government billions.

I think the committee appreciates that. And perhaps working with this committee and the authorizing committee, we can actually work together and move in that direction.

We're all concerned, as an old school board member, in these unfunded mandates.

Last year, adopting provisions on long-term TBI care that originated in legislation introduced by Senator Boozman and Congressman Tim Walz, this Committee approved and Congress enacted the Honoring America's Veterans and Caring for Camp…

We can be very proud of the VA system that we have. We are doing a lot of things really, really right.

This important provision was intended to remedy VA's failure to meet such basic expectations of TBI rehabilitation.

This is not a partisan issue. This is something that I think both sides are very much committed to helping you.

I would like to thank the Senator from Illinois not only for the chance to help with this effort, but more importantly for his steadfast work to strengthen our bond with the countries of Africa. We were on the floor last year talking about…

I have the same problems as the Senator from Maine with the guidance issues.

Transparency and accountability at the EPA should mean several things.

I just don't understand that.

Transparency and accountability mean that the EPA should recognize and follow the spirit of cooperative federalism.

Transparency and accountability mean that the agency should implement laws like the Clean Air Act in the way that Congress intended.

Transparency and accountability mean that the EPA shares the science, the underlying data used to write or promote rules.

Every Federal agency should be committed to transparency and accountability.

But that can be redacted, as far as the people and that sort of thing.

No current CS officers or LES would be eliminated.

physical activity offers injured members of the Armed Forces and veterans additional opportunities for rehabilitation for both physical and mental health. Using the expertise of the United States Olympic Committee to work with local…

Sixty days to me is too long, 60 days just to read the stuff is probably adequate.

I want to commend the majority for finally allowing us to have this debate. This is the first time since I was elected to the Senate that we will have the opportunity to vote on a Senate budget resolution. The budget they produced is far…

this amendment would discourage the taking of private property to transfer to another private, nongovernmental use. It does not diminish the use of eminent domain for customary purposes, including the acquiring of property for public use…

You guys are out fighting the battle and we really do appreciate your service in so many different ways and affecting a very positive outcome for so many.

My concern is, you know, in an effort--you guys work very, very hard to try to solve this problem. The trouble is that you are receiving the patient at the end stage.