We clearly have to reconcile our revenues with the size of our system, so that is going to be a very delicate process.

When you have problems like that, you need to call me. That is unacceptable.

What are you using as the standard here? What are the criteria?

I might strongly suggest to this committee that we bear in mind that there are billions of unspent stimulus dollars...

Hopefully, with the injection of resources brought in by Ms. Norton, by Mr. Connolly, Mr. Van Hollen, Mr. Hoyer, Mr. Cummings, and others, some of those needs will be met.

the tragic loss of life and the dozens of injuries make today's oversight hearing all that more important.

Running a public transit authority is a very serious responsibility.

I would also like to ask unanimous consent that Representative Chris Van Hollen be allowed to join us

The tragic loss of life and the dozens of injuries make today's oversight hearing all that more important.

There is no wrong time to do the right thing.

H.R. 2517 is intended to ensure equal treatment to lesbian and gay Federal civilian employees.