And Mr. Rodrigues, you mentioned several programs locally could qualify for funding for various aspects of flood mitigation; is that----

If there's an opportunity, probably in the next Congress, we're going to be revisiting the tax credits, and there's bipartisan support for strengthening the historic tax credits.

we passed just at the end of last month a moratorium on any construction in both the Tiber Watershed and the Plumtree Watershed.

We recognize that we do need structural improvement. And yes, that's very expensive.

I've talked to all three of those--of my Senators I just mentioned, and they all are interested in learning how Federal Government can be a more effective partner in dealing with the realities that we see on these more frequent floods.

Thank you very much.

I'm proud to have as my partner in all this Senator Van Hollen.

I would ask consent, if I might, to put into the record, a letter from the Attorney General of Maryland, Brian Frosh.

I have significant concerns about the changes being suggested with regard to the 401 waiver from the States.

A lot of good things have happened during the certification process. Again, I do not think anyone is questioning the continuation of the dam; it is critically important for energy.

Will you accept and implement the recommendations of the Inspector General?

I don't consider that to be a conflict, so you can do whatever you want to to protect our Bay.

It is important that their report receives the respect from the Agency.

first let me thank my colleague Senator Wyden for his extraordinary leadership on Medicare and Medicaid and so many other issues. I remember Senator Wyden in the House of Representatives as one of the champions when the Medicare and…

There was acknowledgment of the extreme waste of government funds in the process that has been used.

I very much appreciate your leadership on the FBI issue.

There is no question that the FBI needs additional space, and more modern space.

The level of security that they want cannot be achieved at the D.C. location.

I rise today to talk about the importance of a free press and its role since the founding of our Nation in protecting the civil rights and civil liberties of all Americans. I was on the Senate floor on July 12 talking about a recent…

I think Senator Warner's point there is absolutely on target.

I want to thank Senator Portman, for 20 years-plus, inviting me to join him on his crusade to reform IRS.

first, let me thank Senator Brown for his extraordinary leadership on behalf of not just the Federal workers but on behalf of all Americans. Our Federal workers are the frontline of public service. I applaud their work. Our Federal…

Was there any discussion about Magnitsky?

Senators Cardin, Kaine and I sent a letter to President Trump sharing our concerns about the halt in stabilization funding to Syria.

We made clear this should happen through the political process in Geneva.