Vernon Ehlers: “I would like to comment that the issue of creating another layer of bureaucracy has been raised by other Members, and…”

I am pleased to join everyone here in giving accolades to Miami University. Surviving for 200 years as a university of that stature, with strong emphasis on academic studies and background, is not an easy task for a university, and very…

This is a major area of concern. We are losing ground compared to other countries. Numerous international tests have displayed that our students are not doing nearly as well. That explains in part why we are losing business, research…

I totally support research in all areas. My concern in this case is that we would be giving some money to one agency and taking it from others. I think we should work together to increase the funding for both, and all boats will rise. If…

Mr. Sant assured me that, with his reappointment, he would do his part to ensure that the "Nation's attic," which is the common name for the Smithsonian, is not being looted by those who have put personal gain above the interests of the…