The budget put forth by the President, which I opposed, would double the public debt in 5 years and triple it in 10 years.
Without bold, urgent action, we are heading toward a future of financial stagnation, bogged down by costly entitlements,...
If we do not act, Americans will face one of the largest tax increases in U.S. history.
I appreciate that commitment.
the Postal Service has been overpaying into the Civil Service Retirement System by between $50 to $55 billion.
This is the kind of thing that drives the public crazy.
I am very concerned that this goes away from a merit-based procurement policy.
the Postal Service needs to make some very hard decisions to reduce its cost structure to become more competitive.
I have urged that we do a very quick mark-up so that you can get right to work.
I want to thank the Chairman for holding this hearing.
your recommendation--looking at the threats, looking at the need to project power and ensure access--is a Navy that woul...