We all represent the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, and obviously, our four public shipyards are critical as we look at maintenance and what we need to do to keep the fleet operating.

would the Virginia Payload Module (VPM) accommodate the DDSs?

I am sure that everyone here would like to see us address sequestration before we get into the next fiscal year, but given the lack of movement within Congress, I think there are real questions about whether that is going to happen.

How will that requirement be met as the SSGNs retire?

what capabilities will be lost from a special operations perspective in the transition from SSGNs to Virginia-class boats both with the VPM?

Admiral McCoy, what capabilities will be lost from a special operations perspective in the transition from SSGNs to Virginia-class boats both without the VPM?

Could you please provide the Navy's assessment of the program's potential capabilities and current state of development?

As the American taxpayers' eyes and ears inside Federal agencies, that inspectors general provide really important oversight.

one of the criticisms of the Open World program...was that this was a duplication of programs

But it would be tragic for us to fail to help the people who helped our men and women on the ground.

I think Ms. Kennedy's recognition that she should not weigh in to the Law of the Sea Treaty debate is a good indication about what a good diplomat she is going to be.

I am going to begin with you and ask about Georgia.