Donna Edwards

I would say in conclusion that while there may not be direct oversight authority as we move forward with looking at the expenditure in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, Congress always has broad authority to look at the way…

I know that you have the capacity at GSA to do not just the job creation that we envisioned under the Recovery and Reinvestment Act, but also to make sure that we are building buildings for the future and that we are transforming buildings…

We appreciate the opportunity to share Maryland's experience. We have enjoyed great support from Congresswoman Edwards.

I don't think that that was what we intended in Congress when we passed the Recovery Act.

I understand the importance of the local and county officials working with their governors to make sure that they also benefit from the Recovery Act.

Since you mentioned the Woodrow Wilson Bridge, which is near and dear to my heart and in my Congressional district, I just want to suggest to you one if you need any assistance in this, especially from the State of Maryland, please do…

Thank you. Good morning, Mr. Chairman.

This is perhaps--I mean, this is a tremendous deficit for one of the most significant regions in the country.

I certainly come from a part of the Commonwealth of Virginia that has very different issues when it comes to gun rights and people's use of guns.

I would just want to just ensure that, as we go forward, that we not only have the highest quality and caliber and performance, but that we recruit in the most diverse way possible and reward those officers for their service.

I have been really concerned that at a time when we need to step up and think about our regional medical emergency services and how we would handle a disaster...

I want to know kind of more directly your relationship with the Prince George's County police, Montgomery County police, in terms of our local law enforcement.

This Member remains really concerned about that outstanding litigation, precisely because so many of those officers do live in the Fourth Congressional District.

I am concerned about our emergency room and hospital capacity to handle a tremendous disaster.

I can only recall my experiences as a parent and a worker on 9/11 and the challenges of trying to get to a son over here on Capitol Hill.

The imperative of fairness and parity in the GSA process is so important.

There will be ongoing questions at least from this Congresswoman about these issues because they are profound

The impact is really devastating on communities like mine and across the State.

I appreciate that you are here, because here in Prince George's County we really are at the center of the storm in our State.

This is not enough. The programs that are in existence actually are geared toward people who are already in a state of trouble, and not looking ahead.

I was advocating for the use of principal reductions in loan modifications.

For some time I had called for the Troubled Asset Relief Program funds to be used to mitigate foreclosures.

Thank you. But it isn't simply about that substance, but it's also about what it means to serve the people. And sometimes that service comes in small ways, and other times it comes in big ways. And so, already, Mr. Speaker, Mr. Dingell has…

There has to be some more empirical basis beyond the subjectivity of my building or this courthouse or that building in my district needs to be on the list

I understand where you have a lease that the lease is a private owner and you are leasing the building...