the administration's shutdown of the Yucca Mountain program in 2010--again, they shut it down--the ramifications of that shutdown are still reverberating.

I have a question, Administrator Tavenner. We are beginning to hear from States about their increasing concerns with the new eligibility system.

What protections are in place for States that are forced to make these quick Medicaid eligibility decisions?

Are you working on a contingency plan with States in the event that their systems are not ready by October 1st?

Mr. Chairman, I rise today to express my support for the Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act. I want to thank Mr. McKinley and his staff for their hard work on this very important issue. This commonsense legislation will empower States…

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to mark an anniversary that has pained the Cypriot and Hellenic communities for 39 years. On July 20, 1974, in blatant violation of international law, Turkey violently invaded Cyprus and captured the northern part…

Mr. Speaker, last week the administration announced it would delay the employer mandate under ObamaCare. Even though the administration does not have the authority to do this, it is a sign that even the law's authors are realizing the law…

I don't believe that our intel is very actionable in regards to, you know, we are concerned about chemical weapons falling into the wrong hands.

Mr. Speaker, on Thursday, July 11, 2013, I missed rollcall vote No. 348 for unavoidable reasons. Had I been present, I would have voted as follows: rollcall No. 348: ``nay'' (on motion to adjourn).

I appreciate the Committee's consideration of our bipartisan bill to stop scams against our nation's veterans, and hope to see this legislation move through the House expeditiously.

Mr. Speaker, today I rise in recognition of the National Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Month. Head injuries are the signature and oftentimes invisible wounds of our recent wars. These injuries are not a sign of weakness or a…