"Removing the term 'navigable' out of the Clean Water Act... failed the people's house by folks that are voted on by constituents."
"The will of the people was done, and this was defeated."
"Under this proposed rule, farmers, ranchers, home builders, and a variety of other small businesses could find their lands and livelihoods subject to the Clean Water Act jurisdiction for the very firs..."
"However, few regulations examined at these previous hearings are as expansive and potentially damaging to small businesses as the recently proposed 'Waters of the United States' rule."
"In my four years as chairman, the Committee on Small Business has held more than 20 hearings examining the effects of regulations on small businesses and the economy."
"Despite the obstacles associated with this readjustment from military service, veterans possess a unique set of skills learned in the military."
"The unemployment rate for these younger veterans is higher than that of their civilian counterparts and is one of the many challenges that they face transitioning into civilian life."
"Today, this hearing, I think it is going to be a very informative hearing."
"In creating programs that provide entrepreneurial training, mentorship, financial assistance, and networking opportunities, private organizations have stepped up to the plate for our nation's returnin..."
"We are fortunate to have with us a group of veteran entrepreneurs and small business owners, and we look forward to hearing all of their stories."
"Improving small business opportunities for Federal contracts is a triple play."