Tim Walz

But 44 bucks for breakfast? I'm a big man. I can't spend 44 bucks for breakfast.

This attack on trust is so frustrating at a time when, yes, we are all being asked to provide efficiencies.

So we have basically a no-bid contract for $234,000.

I would echo what Mr. Cummings said, the emotions and frustrations need to translate into changes.

I strongly urge you to support existing funding levels for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) within the farm bill.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman, for holding this hearing. Thank you both for being here.

It is not only the right thing to do. It will save us resources and money in the long run preparing for our veterans.

FRA appreciates the increased burial plot allowance from $300 to $700 effective October 1, 2011.

A Nation that cannot care for those and the widows who sacrificed so much is just not financially broke, they are morally broke.

MOAA recommends the Senate Committee on Veterans Affairs approve the 'Honor America's Guard and Reserve Retirees Act'.

If we're telling our widows that we simply can't fix the DIC, because you won't find anyone who will tell you this makes any moral sense whatsoever.

The VA likes it. We spoke to the VA benefits business people, and they can absorb the cost.

And what this--what we want added to is the non-service-connected blinded veterans who have incomes less than $20,000 a year.

FRA appreciates the leadership of Rep. Timothy Walz's companion bill (H.R. 1025) that has passed the House by voice vote.

We greatly appreciate Senator Mark Pryor's leadership for introducing a Senate companion measure, S. 491, the 'Honor American's Guard-Reserve Retirees.'

Ending homelessness among Veterans is a top priority for the President, VA Secretary Shinseki, many other federal agencies and this Association.

Sequestration is not only wrong-headed, it's dangerous.

It's a clean bill, and it's good, and I think it's the right thing for you guys to pass out this year.

We need a farm bill that helps the margins, not re-establishes the status quo.

Thus, we urge the House Agriculture Committee to include at least $25 million annual mandatory funds for BFRDP to meet the need of today's aspiring farmers and ranchers.

I urge the House Committee on Agriculture to support the following amendments: Family Farms First and Training for Beginning Farmers.

I urge the House Committee on Agriculture to re-align our nation's food and farming priorities in such a way that the playing field for small farm business is leveled.

If the U.S. Government cannot be the model employer in taking care of our veterans, who can be?

There is no reason for TSA, or any other Federal agency or entity, to not be subject to the requirements of USERA.

I have returned over $300,000 in taxpayer funds from my office budget to the U.S. Treasury.