Mike Simpson actually said...

"I think there needs to be clarity in the statutes with respect to background levels and exceptional events."

"In my view, it is not wise. I think that the collaboration with the States and localities is really the heart of federalism on these issues."

"One of the other important programs that was actually zeroed out in last year's budget that we didn't zero out and is zeroed out again in this year's budget is Rural Water Assistance."

"it is both a trust and a moral responsibility that we fund Indian healthcare."