Raúl Grijalva

There is no absolute security for grazing permits.

I appreciate that. And I think there is a balance to be sought here...

This hearing is not about policy disputes, but it is about those kinds of actions that my colleague, Mr. Huffman, pointed out that should not be tolerated at a professional level at any place.

First, I would like to start by saying that all Federal employees, regardless of rank and position, should uphold the highest standard of professionalism, and to provide the best possible service to the public.

And without objection, I would like to enter two letters of opposition to the legislation, H.R. 3188.

I think there is a marked difference. These are public lands, they are a shared asset of the American taxpayer, and the administrative reviews that are in place are to protect that asset.

Just a quick follow-up, Mr. Partin. When we were discussing discretion right now from Mr. McClintock's question about that the professional land managers would have discretion as to what happened, and so this bill does nothing to that…

The North Fork of the Flathead is a place that deserves to be set aside for future generations.

I would like to take this moment to welcome our newest member to the subcommittee, Representative Huffman from California.

$3.2 million a day disappears from the revenue of surrounding communities and the park itself.

Personally I am astounded that we are having the hearing to begin with.

The shutdown has a serious ripple effect on gateway communities.

This year, however, they are being turned away.

I'm astounded that we're having this hearing today. The Government is shut down and we're going to go on with business like everything is normal?

We are looking at a wholesale shutdown of this Government, and we need to remedy it in that way.

The incidents that the Chair pointed out that are going on are a consequence of the majority shutting down the Government.

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Arizona will be postponed. Amendment No. 2 Offered by Mr. Ben Ray Lujan of New Mexico The…

Before I yield to my colleague from Utah, it should be noted that 1/14th of 1 percent is the impact copper has on the Arizona economy. It used to be 4 percent about 10 or 15 years ago. Conversely, $421 million annually is spent in Pinal…

At WTHS, we have not felt the impact of sequestration. However, we know that it has impacted our city as a whole and we anticipate that the ripples will eventually reach us.

Dr. Harrity, what has been the impact of sequestration on your high school?

The burden of essential services has shifted to state resources, at a time when we were least prepared for this added burden.

Mr. Fischer, what has been the impact of sequestration on CTE programs in Vermont?

Higher earnings help our overall economy, increasing consumer spending and strengthening and growing the middle class.

Career technical education programs prepare millions of Americans to succeed in both college and career.

We shouldn't cut funding from programs that mean the difference between getting ahead and falling behind for workers all over this Nation.