I applaud your leadership on behalf of small businesses in America.
I'm concerned about the Administration's efforts to cut the SBA budget.
the bottom line is the 7(a) program is the largest program we have, and the numbers there are unacceptable.
I want to know what efforts and services you use in order to reach out to minority businesses as part of OPIC's function.
I strongly support OPIC's functions. We have many Maryland companies that have benefited by it.
We want to make sure that it is an inclusive operation, giving opportunities for minority businesses, small businesses, to participate.
the Chesapeake Bay, obviously, is a matter of major concern.
This was once a habitable island that had gotten down to about five acres. It is now being restored to thousands of acres.
It is certainly bipartisan, and it is focused on clean, safe water for our Nation, advancing water infrastructure for both public health and...
I am proud of the impact this will have on the State of Maryland.
I agree we should be doing these reauthorizations every 2 years in order to make sure that the authorizations are contemporary with need.