The new training documents issued after the repeal of 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' require full endorsement of homosexual behavior.

My bill would help restore compliance with both the spirit and the letter of our Defense of Marriage Act.

Inviting Members not on this committee to present their ideas and thoughts about the next defense authorization bill is a great reflection of the open Congress that the Speaker has promoted.

the President can talk about jobs being the number one priority in his Administration, but quite honestly, sir, that is not true.

Cuts to our nation's food safety net have on a serious impact on our most vulnerable citizens.

Protection and enhancement of crop insurance programs ranks as the number one priority for a long list of farm organizations in the 2012 Farm Bill process. I could not agree more.

I know there are a number of universal concerns facing agriculture across the country.

The GIPSA rule would require purchases of my cattle to justify paying more than the, 'standard price' for my livestock.

Mister Chairman, please allow me to begin by publicly thanking my own Congressman, U.S. Representative Tim Huelskamp for his leadership in the Big First U.S. House District of Kansas, and for arranging this field hearing today in Dodge…

I appreciate you and Congressman Conaway and others that have taken the time and effort to hear what producers think about the farm bill.

I'm also committed to providing a strong crop insurance program for our producers.