Tomorrow is World Water Day. It is an opportunity to learn more about water-related issues and find ways to make a difference. Growing up in the mountains of North Carolina, I lived in a house without electricity or running water. That…

protecting student privacy is critically important.

I thank Congresswoman Lummis for her leadership in this Special Order this afternoon and for all the great work that she has done. She is a wonderful role model for women. She has lent her expertise as the former treasurer of her State…

But, Mr. Secretary, these things are being negotiated one-to-one by you and I think that exhibits a cavalier attitude on the part of the Department regarding the Administrative Procedures Act and the requirements of the law relating to…

Today is National Agriculture Day, where we recognize and celebrate the important role that agriculture plays in the United States. As a lifelong farmer--on a small scale at times--and a longtime Christmas tree grower, I am committed to…

It is outrageous that the Department would hold States accountable to rules that have not been finalized.

Today I rise to talk about a blight that nearly rendered the American chestnut extinct and recognize a teacher in Alexander County, North Carolina, who is helping to lead in the rebirth of these great trees. The American chestnut was once…

On Tuesday President Obama presented his plan to close the U.S. military prison at Guantanamo Bay and proposed transferring up to 60 prisoners to the United States mainland. Bringing dangerous terrorists to the American homeland has been…

I wish he would have told us how the marshmallow pizza tasted.

Under No Child Left Behind, the Federal Government dictated how States and school districts measured school performance.

Congress recognized the negative impact this had on students, and we worked in a bipartisan fashion to pass a law that would restore State and local control of K-12 education.

So, there was a yes in there somewhere, I believe.