"It just does not seem like the opportune time to be cutting back or scaling back support for this critical program."
"I want to reiterate how important all the entrepreneurial development programs are to small businesses in New Hampshire."
"This legislation would ensure that families of service members diagnosed with ALS receive critical assistance."
"I look forward to working with Chairman Bost and my colleagues on this subcommittee to advance these important proposals today."
"I want to extend my gratitude to all the members and witnesses who participated in it."
"the way the bill is drafted causes some confusion as to who is eligible under the bill"
"From my perspective, the constraints on eligibility in the bill make it narrow, and it leaves people behind."
"This would establish a service connection based on a specific occupation, which is a first, I believe, as opposed to dealing with specific service dates and locations."
"I will say that after 6 years of the establishment of OAWP, I think it is clear to me that there are major shortcomings within the initial law that was passed."
"Obviously, the solvency of the Highway Trust Fund is so critical to all of our States in ensuring that projects can continue to move forward."
"VA's Fiduciary Program has a long history dating back to its establishment in the 1930's."