Howard P. McKeon: “But instead of focusing on punishment, as we do with today's hearing, we should also look at strategies that prevent…”

the message of the amendment is simple--no more excuses, get it done.

I am concerned that these reports have grown less compliant with the law, and strayed further from the intent of Congress.

If it only leads to a justification of programs in the budget, then both the Department and Congress have lost a major opportunity.

In my view, the President's approach is fraught with unnecessary risk.