You also mentioned the fact that the Bay legislation calls for the formal incorporation of adaptive management.

Oh, absolutely. Those letters also will be included in the record.

We certainly don't want to give a State the authority to issue permits of operations in another State.

I do believe this is probably the most profoundly important piece of legislation yet.

Sediment in nutrients such as nitrogen and phosphorus are flowing into both bodies of water.

So you basically believe that the way this legislation moves forward is what is appropriate at this time?

We will make sure that is the case.

Well, you know, these are numbers--I think this is what Mr. Muhlhausen and Chief LoBuglio both are agreeing on, and that is, we need better statistical information to evaluate what works and what does not work.

Chief LoBuglio, thank you very much for your testimony.

But at least that would save maybe--six to ten probably would be the adequate number for Maryland if we were to provide comprehensive----

That seems to be an alternative to what is done in Montgomery County where you have it all in one location through the county government.

I think your numbers are very impressive, a 70-plus completion rate, only a 12- to 16- percent revocation rate.

Thank you. I appreciate that.

unless there is national leadership on reentry that includes support and funding for initiatives... our recidivism rates will stay at more than 50 percent

I could not agree more with Senator Sessions and with the witnesses about evaluating the way programs are currently working.

I do not want this hearing to conclude without mentioning housing.

Most of you talked about partnerships, that you cannot do this alone, you have to bring in other players.

Well, Mr. Burris, those are certainly very impressive numbers. It is a pleasure to have you here.

the recommendation of creating these one-stop reentry residential centers is really to respond to the fact that the Federal Government has a significant interest in having well-structured, strong programs that are strong on services and…

And I would also point out, Mr. LoBuglio, that your incarceration rates in Montgomery County, which is a very diverse county, a very urban county, is much lower than the national average.

your numbers are really very impressive, and I see your enthusiasm is paying off for the people that you supervise.

I do, though, agree that we have a real shortage of residential programs available for inmates who are going to be released in our communities that can provide comprehensive services so that a person has the best chance for successful…

congratulations for your service. It is just incredible numbers.

Judge Bartle's program is saving us a lot of money.

We have talked about jobs and education and services dealing with addiction and health care.