"Gaming has been the single most effective form of economic development for Indian Country."
"For the first time in history, we have an agency with a singular consolidated mission, to provide a voice for the consumers of our country."
"In my view, having a single director responsible for the Bureau's results promotes accountability, efficiency, and effectiveness."
"A recent Washington Post editorial argued that the reluctance of area jurisdictions to cede power in decisionmaking to a central authority has hampered the NCR during a crisis and could exact a terrib..."
"Mr. Jenkins, GAO was instrumental in helping my Subcommittee to examine the NCR's strategic planning efforts."
"I am concerned about protecting Federal employees during emergencies."
"I have been a strong supporter of increasing the use of telework in the Federal Government and I applaud OPM's efforts to implement my Telework Enhancement Act."
"I look forward to working closely with my colleagues in the Senate and with the NCR stakeholders to improve regional coordination and make sure that the millions of residents and visitors to the NCR a..."
"All citizens in Hawaii will obey the commands of military officers."
"if you look at the NCR itself, the NCR is not an operational entity. It is a coordination entity."
"In some Native communities, unemployment is as high as 75 percent."