It's hard to predict what Rand Paul will do. Obviously, he's doing what he's doing. And it is, thanks to him that, we are going to see a government shutdown at midnight tonight.

The less the president plays a role in any of the deliberations in the House and Senate, the more likely that will be able to get some things done.

So I take it that this kind of a cut would not be a good idea.

Hawaii has the only statewide school system in the entire country and energy costs account for a lot.

I have been supporting a national energy efficiency standard, for example.

I believe Mr. Di Stasio and Dr. Medlock mentioned the importance of the federal role in R&D.

Last Congress I introduced the Next Generation Electric Systems Act to provide grid demonstration grants...

I want to thank the Chair for her indulgence because she knows that some of us have been working on this for a long time.

Can you talk a little bit more about the situation in the CNMI and why you need to raise the cap so that you can take care of the residents' health?

Can I count on you for support for restoring Medicaid funding or Medicaid eligibility?

I hope that you are aware that many of us, particularly from the Hawaii delegation, have been working very hard to restore Medicaid eligibility for Compact citizens.