CAF-1 has not worked the way we intended. I don't think it's worked the way the FCC intended.

This is the first hearing of the Subcommittee on Communications, Technology, and the Internet, and I would like to express my enthusiasm about working alongside my good friend and colleague, Senator Pryor.

Three principles must be followed with the Connect America Fund: First, no support should be provided in areas where competitive providers offer broadband services.

This amendment simply puts us back where we were several years ago, at a 60-vote point of order for unfunded mandates. Washington should not use extensive unfunded mandates to shove the weight of irresponsible government growth down to…

Division. Mr. President, the Chair accepted the amendment. If we are going to start enforcing this, I will marshal my forces and we will learn to yell louder. But the Chair accepted my amendment. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The…

I thank Senator Sessions for his leadership. I come here today as a new member of the Budget Committee, fresh from the committee process with some observations and some disappointments, but principally today I come to the floor to talk…

It is imperative that we focus on one of the few sectors of the economy that has grown: the telecommunications, media, and technology industries.

I believe we must ensure that there is a level playing field for all broadband providers.

I look forward to working with all the members of this committee in my new role as Ranking Member of the Communications Subcommittee.

What are the injury rates for BUD/S classes?

whether the Air Force has evaluated potential replacement aircraft for any of the missions performed by the UH-1N.

The United States has not done that, though, with regard to Syria policy.

It seems to me that one of the capabilities we overlook until we need it is our ability to conduct forced-entry operations from the sea.

I voted with him on that, to not abandon our sale of F-16s to Egypt.

Please break down the data by injuries that occur during Hell Week and those that occur during other phases of BUD/S training.

Are there additional capabilities that need to be made available to change the trend with regards to green on blue attacks?

the findings and recommendations of the Air Force's request for information on the UH-1N modernization with regard to the costs of the program modification versus a replacement cost.

The effects of the financial crisis and the declining share of resources devoted to defense in many allied countries have resulted in an overreliance on a few countries, especially the United States.

I am concerned that the way things are going with regards to DOD budgeting, we will be forced to pick and choose which capabilities are most important to us right now and set them aside for funding while others are sacrificed.

In my discussions with industry leaders, they expressed to me their concerns with the unsteady nature of the contract work they perform for the Navy.

Our current U.S. to Turkey military-to-military relationship is extremely strong.

I believe this story, which is tragic in its own right, and is indicative of a greater problem with the system we have in place to take care of special operators when it is time for them to leave the military.

Over the span of the Afghan conflict, there have been many instances of attacks by Afghan forces on U.S. and coalition personnel.

A 9 percent sequestration cut, when you cram it into half a year, turns out to be 18 percent.

How can we as a Nation better prepare these men and women to enjoy the rewarding post-military lives they so richly deserve?