Jul 20, 2009
My concern is to me it sounds like the government's attitude is cost is no object and fairness is no object.
Tom McClintock
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Thomas Miller McClintock is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for California's 5th congressional district since 2009. A member of the Republican Party, he has been an advocate for limited government and fiscal conservatism throughout his political career. McClintock has focused on issues such as tax reform, environmental policy, and government spending. He previously served in the California State Assembly and as a member of the California State Senate, where he gained recognition for his commitment to conservative principles.
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Jul 20, 2009
We are no longer looking at cost-benefit analysis of which projects make economic sense and which do not.
Jul 20, 2009
The estimated cost for our facility would basically be capital costs, about $7,000 an acre-foot.
Jul 20, 2009
The last generation has dropped the objective of abundance as the principal objective of water and power policy and has instead moved now to rationing shortages.
Jul 20, 2009
We have five districts here that want to get into a relationship with the Federal government. We have one here that has been in such a relationship and wants to get out because of all the regulatory burdens and costs that are associated.
Jul 20, 2009
It seems to me that goes far beyond anything contemplated in the Winters decision.
Jun 15, 2009
Now there is word that all four major global temperature tracking outlets release data showing the temperatures have dropped significantly over the last year.
Jun 15, 2009
As Congresswoman Herseth Sandlin said, we have actually still got a viable industry there.
Jun 15, 2009
I hate to be stalled by someone who is using a law to, just for that purpose.
Jun 15, 2009
I think if the motive is just to stop the process, that is not a good use of the law.
Jun 15, 2009
Is there not a great deal of commercial value to trees through thinning, if they are used for lumber production?
Jun 15, 2009
Thank you, Madam Chairman; a lot has been said about the interaction of temperature and water on the beetle infestation.
Jun 15, 2009
The litigation is a creature of this Congress. Perhaps we ought to reign it in.
Jun 15, 2009
If we thin the forests, they are healthy; if we fail to thin them, they are ravaged.
Jun 15, 2009
But if we salvage them for lumber, and do so in a timely fashion, is that not a money maker for the Federal Government?
Jun 15, 2009
The most cost-effective would get some money on the ground to Jackson County.
Apr 27, 2009
When we speak of the drought in California, I have heard such words as catastrophic and horrendous used.
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