As an authorizer I am particularly troubled that this committee did not take action and did not--failed to send a message of support for these programs.

we cannot afford to be rebuilding the property year after year after year in the flooding.

I believe that the budget request lacks sufficient detail about the proposed National Preparedness Grant Program.

Studies have indicated that for every dollar that is spent on mitigation activities there is a $4 return on investment.

Mr. Speaker, for the fourth year in a row, of course President Obama's budget fails to seriously address our Nation's debt crisis and calls for higher taxes and increased stimulus spending. This budget punishes small businesses, job…

Mr. Chair, on rollcall No. 64, had I been present, I would have voted ``no.'' Amendment No. 15 Offered by Ms. Hanabusa The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished business is the demand for a recorded vote on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman…

Mr. Chairman, I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 944, after line 22, insert the following new subparagraph: (D) The Secretary shall…

Mr. Chairman, I yield myself such time as I may consume. With the national unemployment rate hovering around 8 percent--in my home State of Florida, its rate is close to 10 percent--there is no question that our Nation is hurting for…

I'd like to close briefly. Of course I urge passage of this reasonable, commonsense amendment, and I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Florida (Mr…

Mr. Chairman, I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Washington (Mr. Hastings), our distinguished chairman.

Thank you, Mr. Secretary, for all of your good work on behalf of our heroes.