Bruce F. Vento: “These are all very real and very dangerous threats facing our wilderness system--threats that Congress has the power to…”

I would like to express my vigorous opposition to H.R. 1695, the ``Ivanpah Valley Airport Public Lands Transfer Act.'' Since this project could not meet the environmental or procedural expectations of the federal government to transfer…

I think a well-crafted law on concessions here, very prescriptive, not leaving a lot of room obviously could present some problems to any administrator, including Secretary of Interior Babbitt or his successors. But most of these laws are…

I rise with some concerns about this measure, S. 314. I was not aware that it was scheduled for the suspension calendar. I am a little surprised to see it here because it takes on a profound policy. I know my colleague from Tennessee and…

after doing half a job, this Congress for the past year has been coasting. Here we are, almost 15 days beyond, two weeks beyond the fiscal year and the budget matters are not being addressed. For these 10 months, bills and proposals that…