Doris Matsui

I also support USF reforms aimed at addressing duplication and abuse within these programs.

The FCC's Lifeline proposal to develop a pilot program to extend lifeline for broadband will enable Americans living in both rural and urban areas to access affordable broadband services.

The FCC maintains its commitment to restrain any uncontrolled growth within the Universal Service Fund.

The FCC, under the Chairman's leadership, has been dealing with important issues, head on, many of which were difficult to address.

There is no doubt that cyber attacks are real and continue to pose significant threats to several aspects of our economy.

The challenge is to find the critical balance of continuing to foster American innovation and growth while combating cyber attacks.

During this economic recovery, the last thing small business owners in my district and across the country need to worry about is a cyber attack that will hinder their business.

I truly believe that there is a way to delay this that would be most helpful so we can have a discussion about some of these governance things that I think are very important.

I really don't believe this is ready for prime time.

Our constituents are telling us they use the Internet, and they are very concerned.

I believe ICANN needs to take a step back, slow down, and reexamine this proposal.

My concern is, yes, you have got 6, 7 years they have been working on this, but there are many issues that we have been working on for 6 or 7 years that we just don't know where to go.

I am concerned about the impact and potential unintended consequences that this proposal might pose on nonprofits, small businesses, American innovators, and consumers.

I do support an initiative like this.

Privacy policies and disclosures should be clear and transparent.

As I have said previously, in today's economy, information is everything to everyone even though we might think our personal information is not that important on various things.

I thank the gentleman from Massachusetts for yielding me time. Mr. Chairman, I want to commend Chairwoman Biggert and Ranking Member Waters for their leadership and their support for my amendment to phase in higher flood insurance rates…

I want to thank my colleague from Colorado for yielding me time. Mr. Speaker, I have been a tireless advocate on behalf of Sacramento's flood protection priorities. Sacramento is the most at- risk metropolitan area for major flooding, as…

As the committee evaluates the spectrum legislation that would direct the FCC to auction several Federal and non-Federal spectrum bands, it is critical that we do what we can to assure greater transparency and speed in the relocation…

It is our job to remain focused on getting the spectrum out there, and we should move as quickly as possible.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman, for holding today's hearing. And I would like to also thank Administrator Strickling for being with us here today.

I thank the gentleman from Massachusetts for yielding me time. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in opposition to the rule and the underlying legislation. H.R. 1216 would put the future primary care workforce into question. The Affordable Care Act…

I thank the gentleman from Florida for yielding. Mr. Speaker, I am in strong opposition to the rule and the bill before us today. In 2008, I introduced legislation to create a Prevention and Wellness Trust Fund. Much of what I see in the…

I thank the gentlelady for yielding. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in opposition to this resolution. Mr. Speaker, ahead of a looming potential government shutdown, it is ironic that we are considering this resolution today that would move…

I have an amendment at the desk. The CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Add at the end the following new section: SEC. 3. CONTINUED REPORTING ON MORTGAGE MODIFICATIONS. Section 110 of…