"Poor call quality and reliability in rural areas is a real problem; but fortunately, there appear to be real solutions."
"Today marks the first time since I became chairman of the full committee that my friend Ed Whitfield is not the chair of the Energy and Power Subcommittee."
"Electricity is critical to all of our daily lives, here, in Michigan, and across the country--something often taken for granted until the power goes out."
"Effective advocates for their constituents, they are willing to think outside the box to find the most efficient solution."
"Trauma causes such tremendous economic and human costs in Michigan and every state across the country."
"But in May, Richard and I launched the Pediatric Trauma Caucus to work to ensure that the U.S. trauma care network has the appropriately trained workforce, resources and evidence-based practices to me..."
"The FCC has jurisdiction over one of the most important and vibrant sectors of our economy."
"We urge the agency to engage in a fair, open, transparent process in the execution of its mission."
"American consumers across the country and job creators are concerned with continued innovation, investment, and job creation."
"We believed then and still believe today that the President illegally and unconstitutionally funded this program."
"I want to applaud our witnesses."
"We know that the Medicaid program is a very important safety net that provides the needed medical care to millions of kids."