John Fleming: “At this point, we will begin our questions for the witnesses.”

The American people have asked for and deserve transparency and accountability so their taxpayer dollars are spent wisely.

Shouldn't we be reducing Federal spending and letting people keep more of their money?

There is no question about it, EDA does fantastic work, and I will be 110 percent committed to its success, efficacy, and efficiency while I am leading it and while it is funded.

what the Federal Government gives, it can certainly take away; and Federal agencies are once again contradicting each other, a recurring theme under this and prior administrations.