I would say that if the Federal Government adopts a Complete Streets policy, which would be Senate Bill 584, that that would go a long way toward improving conditions for bicyclists and pedestrians.

We want them to be able to ride their bikes to work or walk to school.

I have made improving road safety a top priority.

We can't develop this technology fast enough.

Improving safety ought to be one of those goals.

today, as Chairman of the Subcommittee on Federal Financial Management, Government Information, Federal Services, and International Security, I introduce the Census Oversight Efficiency and Management Reform Act of 2010. With exactly one…

This imbalance of domestic production and imports creates a harmful dependence upon other countries for our energy.

How can transportation policy better integrate electric vehicles into our existing infrastructure?

We need a new transportation paradigm that fully embraces energy and environmental concerns.

We need a transportation system that does not force all Americans to spend a full week of every year stuck in traffic.

As a Nation we consume 20 million barrels of oil per day--nearly all of which goes to our petroleum dependent transportation system.

I believe that the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and of oil consumption should be two of the goals that define our transportation investments.

In March Senator Specter and I introduced CLEAN TEA, which seeks to reduce oil consumption and greenhouse gas emissions from the transportation sector.

What role should intercity passenger rail play in the next transportation bill, and what are your suggestions for a primary source of funding?

we are interested in doing is trying to go out and collect all the money that is fraudulantly taken out of Medicare by fraudsters

The gap between people's expectations and what the government is delivering is at an all-time high.

Maybe at the end of the day we will not only provide better transparency but a lot better service for less money, and that is a pretty good goal for all of us.

Is it true that in this capacity you work with the Congress, you work with agencies, and the public sector to develop smarter policies that help reform bad government practices?

I just want you to know, Mr. O'Keeffe--forgive me for interrupting, but I just wanted you to know the room is just emptying out.

It should not be a talking point anymore that agencies should be as transparent and accountable as possible.

the Bush White House could not locate millions of e-mails, including those from the 3 months leading up to the invasion of Iraq.

Well, good afternoon, everyone. The Subcommittee will come to order.

We appreciate that our panel of witnesses could be here today.

It will be interesting to see what happens on the floor this afternoon.

We are very much attempting to be transparent.