"I would have preferred more spending be included in the Recovery Act for crumbling highway and bridge infrastructure, as well as water infrastructure and transit."
"He seemed so committed to reopening schools for girls, and pledged personally to me that better treatment of girls and women would be among his highest priorities."
"I am disappointed that the overall total for transportation was only $48.1 billion, and of that total, only $27.5 billion was included for our States to address their ever-growing highway and bridge n..."
"Raising the Federal truck weight limit for Maine to 100,000 pounds would keep heavy trucks on the interstates, which are designed to carry more weight than the rural roads."
"I did not support passage of the Recovery Act, but I have always supported investment in transportation because I do believe that these are the types of investments that should be included in any econ..."
"DHS in general has a responsibility for assisting State and local governments in their preparedness and response capabilities."
"That to me is an appalling answer to someone who has a child who is at high risk and needs the vaccine."
"I just do not understand why the Federal Government did not then instruct States and local public health officials to concentrate on this priority group."
"I believe the Federal Government should have stepped in and set the priorities."
"I do believe that we need a thorough evaluation of the preparedness at the State and local levels."
"there are other steps that could be taken to enhance the screening at the border."