Mike Bost

Does the PST oppose acts to damage or destroy an interstate natural gas or hazardous liquids pipeline facility?

It is the greatest honor I have ever had to fight for the men and women who have made sure that we have stayed free.

I was proud to see it land on the President's desk.

Let me explain it this way. The answer is, I don't know, nor do you, nor does anyone because we only use the urban. Therefore, the best thing we could do is include all.

By the definition that the Consumer Price Index is defined as the average change, over time, in prices paid by urban customers, not by all customers, which would include the people I was talking about, urban only.

It is my understanding, by the definition, that would be the case, that everyone should be considered. By this definition, it is not everyone that is considered, only urban.

Yes, because the definition itself describes that it is only urban and, therefore, not considering the issues, because I can guarantee you that the price and the situation that occurs in people's lives and the cost of living is completely…

We ask all enforcement mechanisms remain on the table.

We write today to thank you for your continued work in holding Mexico accountable regarding their pending ban on imports of genetically modified (GM) corn from the United States.

We remain concerned that Mexico's unscientific approach to GM corn would severely impact our local farmers.

I look forward to hearing your testimony today, and thank you for your continued advocacy and support for the veteran community.

I am focused on bringing a VA into the 21st century, even if I'm going to do it kicking and screaming.

I was extremely proud to see it land on the President's desk.

You have my commitment that we will fight for you, and that the voices of the Representatives just as hard as you fought for us.

It is a deep honor, and it is not a responsibility that I take lightly.

We will--it is the same process by which we have done before, and, you know, we have got to make sure, when we have our hearings, they are secure.

It is really about the veterans and making sure that the services are being provided.

We have got to be in the field to make sure that things are being done right.

We travel for general site visits. We also hold field hearings to get a true idea of what is happening on the ground.

Experts in veterans policy can be hard to find, so we want to ensure that both sides have enough money to adequately compensate staff and retain them.

We owe it to our veterans and taxpayers to ensure VA is making marked progress regarding veterans' access to healthcare.

Ensuring effective stewardship of taxpayer dollars is essential for the delivery of care and services to our veterans, and wasting of those dollars is unacceptable.

Granting 6(c) benefits to VA Police Officers would significantly help the VA Police Force with recruitment and retention.

Chairman Bost, Ranking Member Takano, and Members of the Committee:

Thank you for inviting Student Veterans of America (SVA) to submit a statement on the topic of Building an Accountable Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).