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we want to be supportive of what the Department and the FHA are doing to ensure the long-term viability of the Federal insurance program.

I rise to join my colleagues in calling for passage of the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act. I am disheartened that in the last several months petty, partisan gamesmanship has held up this legislation. Since VAWA originally…

General Mills, what is the current amphibious ship requirement?

General Mills, in 2009, the Navy identified the requirement for 38 amphibious ships, but accepted the risk of 33 ships due to fiscal constraints.

The decision to move away from the MECV program has impacted the defense industrial base.

What factors were behind the decision to cancel the MECV program and focus on the JLTV?

why don't we have these ships now or expect to have them anytime soon for that matter?

Do you see any value in continuing to explore options with the MECV testing, for which approximately $20 million had been budgeted for fiscal year 2012?

General Mills, what level of risk is being assumed across the FYDP?

It is fiscally responsible and bipartisan measure that will level the playing field for American exporters and will allow U.S. businesses to create jobs.

I come here today to pay tribute to Senator Barbara Mikulski on becoming the longest serving woman in the history of Congress. First and foremost, I feel deeply privileged to be able to serve alongside Senator Mikulski. She blazed a path…

I will speak for a couple minutes on the Transportation bill. I have come to the floor to express my support for passing the Senate bill before the current Transportation authorization expires this Saturday. This would create and sustain…

I ask unanimous consent to speak as in morning business. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Tribute To Senator Barbara Mikulski

Everybody who is rejected come to us and we will work with you on a bank package.

I am pleased that the SBA has been elevated to a Cabinet position, so congratulations on that.

I consider it the most military-friendly state in the nation.

Thank you, Madam Chairman.

As these soldiers progress through the 400-day process, they are obviously nondeployable and count toward the Army's overall end strength.

The goal for completing the IDES is 295 days for Active component soldiers and 305 days for Reserve component soldiers.

What can we do to fix this?

I, too, am concerned about jobs in the U.S. on a daily basis.

It sounds good. We are all for it, but I am not sure how to do that.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman.

That is interesting.

North Carolina is a strong military State. As a matter of fact, when you look at the population, we have probably a third, either active duty military or veterans in our State.