Alan Lowenthal

The Department of Energy says we have enough uranium to meet our military needs until 2060.

There is no compelling evidence that foreign-sourced uranium places current or future military operations at risk.

Chaco Canyon, which was right there where we were looking at these plumes, right near there, is a national treasure.

The cutting off of foreign aid at a time when we are watching our enemies investing tremendously in this region is very frightening to me.

If Congress does take the steps we have discussed today to treat the territories equitably, such as providing uncapped Medicaid funding, calculating fund matching in the same way it does for the states, really begins to treat the…

We have to get rid of the cap. We are hearing that. You have to have the match in an equitable way that doesn't penalize.

It is a big loss. And I just wanted to convey that to you.

I believe there is an additional $100 million in additional funding in that program, as you point out.

Your important work to really promote our country's maritime industry--and I want to applaud MARAD's request for full funding of the Maritime Security Program.

If we hold true to the idea that America stands for equality, equity, and diversity, then equal rights must apply to and be protected for all Americans. No American should be discriminated against because of their sexual orientation or…

Thank you, Mr. Secretary, for spending all this time. I will try to really be brief.

We sent this letter on March 1 requesting information on the mining leases.

Well, let's talk about what you have shared.

I appreciate your having taken the time to meet with me just a few weeks ago.

Will you commit to prioritizing and increasing funding for implementation of the John D. Dingell Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act in Utah?

``The President launched public attacks on the investigation and individuals involved in it who could possess evidence adverse to the President, while in private, the President engaged in a series of targeted efforts to control the…

It's no surprise that the mining industry opposes any reform. Who would want to give up a 147-year-old free ride?

The government effectively posted a sign on our public lands saying: 'Free gold! Free silver! Free copper! Free land! No royalties or cleanup required!'

The Mining Law of 1872 must go.

I cannot support doing that under the Mining Law of 1872.

I think what I am saying is that there is a win/win to be found here.

This misinformation and misguided legislation seeks to transform the general Mining Law of 1872.

Mining companies took advantage, extracting over $300 billion of precious metals from public land without paying a cent in royalties.

We can establish an abandoned mine land fund so that our public lands are safe and accessible for generations to come.

The Mining Law of 1872 is one of the most obsolete laws that are still on the books.