Jim Costa actually said...

If it is difficult, then you owe the Subcommittee, the Members of the Committee a response.

I hope that in spite of the rush to spend taxpayer dollars USDA can demonstrate that the benefits to rural communities have exceeded the cos...

I couldn't agree with you more. Ms. Canales, your response was nice but it was filled with a lot of 'bureaucratic-ese;' and it is not to be ...

With tight budgets, it is incumbent upon our agencies to reduce costs and provide the maximum impact possible with the funds provided.