Jody Hice: “I want to thank you for calling this important hearing and congratulate you for your role as chairman of this committee.”

Thankfully, the Congress has taken more interest in the welfare of the people of Appalachia.

This is not a one-sided issue. It's on both sides of the aisle.

Today's hearing is but an attempt to blame Republicans for the horrendous acts of violence.

The law is significant. It's the law, for crying out loud.