Fred Upton

But instead of conducting the study or providing recommendations, the IWG unilaterally proposed guidelines that were so extreme.

Solyndra was a 'bad bet from the beginning.'

We finally had to resort to a subpoena and now the outright resistance of getting answers that both of you, our two witnesses, assured us only last week you that would provide. Let me warn you and the other folks involved in this taxpayer…

The reality, unfortunately, is a regulatory onslaught from EPA that is destroying jobs and stifling economic growth.

We have an important responsibility to pursue answers regarding the use of taxpayers' money.

I think Solyndra's recent bankruptcy filing and last week's FBI raid clearly show that the committee was more than justified in its scrutiny of the deal.

The company has filed for bankruptcy and been raided by the FBI.

In 2009, Solyndra was the first company to receive a DOE energy loan funded with stimulus dollars.

I want to underscore what our friend Mr. Kyl said about fraud and abuse.

This bill solves that problem.

I look forward to hearing from the witnesses on these important pieces of legislation, particularly our good friend, Mr. Dent of Pennsylvania.

Congressman Mike Rogers--the good Mike Rogers--recently introduced H.R. 2405, the Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act of 2011.

Pipeline safety is an issue that crosses regions, politics, and parties--yes, it does--and it affects all of us.

We need to hear from everyone with a stake in Internet privacy before we contemplate legislating.

The Internet has changed all of our lives in so many ways. Our freedom--unlike that elsewhere in the world--to use the Internet for information, commercial purposes, consumer needs, even healthcare--is unrivalled.

When I became chairman of this great committee about 6 months ago, I guaranteed that our focus would be on jobs, the economy, and the preservation of individual freedoms.

HHS is a unified Department and its differing agencies should have the same strategic vision that is coordinated to achieve maximum results.

The Combating Autism Act of 2006 consolidated and intensified the Federal effort to understand and treat autism spectrum disorders.

The Obama administration's decision to eliminate funding for this in their 2012 budget very troubling.

I must say that I am disappointed with the Executive order's results.

Regulatory relief is essential to a strong economic recovery and boosting job creation.

Our goal has to ensure America remains the leader in medical innovation.

Today's hearing is the latest in a series on how good spectrum policy can expand wireless broadband, promote an interoperable public safety broadband network, create needed jobs, and reduce the deficit.

If it looks like the FCC is prejudging an issue and justifying predetermined outcomes after the fact, the agency looks political and the public loses faith in its objectivity and expertise.

Consistency and transparency not only produce better decisions, they help create confidence and certainty that will promote investment, innovation, and jobs.