We've heard a lot about health care today and for the past month and, actually, for the past year as this issue has been debated as one of the most important things facing this country and the people in all our districts. We know that we…

As you know, the people in southern Nevada have been hit hard during these tough economic times, caused largely by unbridled corporate greed and complicitous government action during the 8 years of the Bush administration. We have the…

Perceived undue political influence has been part of the problem, and that must be addressed as well as staffing and training.

The money that we get through this Act will go a long way to creating jobs.

In the last report that this Committee put out, Nevada ranked 46th of 50 States and Washington, D.C.

We have one of the best in the country, Andre Agassi Academy, but we have also had lots of problems.

authorizing lenders to originate loans for the government, with government capital, on a fee-for-service basis, thus ending lender subsidies altogether.

During this time of economic uncertainty, it has never been more important than now to closely examine each and every dollar of Federal spending.

I look forward to working with you all to ensure that the Congress passes a responsible budget that puts our economy back on track.

The Mortgage Interest Deduction is an important incentive that encourages Americans all over the country to buy homes.

I remain concerned about President Obama's proposal to reduce the itemized deduction rate for families with incomes over $250,000.

I strongly support investments in research, development, and deployment of renewable energy technologies and investment in the electric grid, as outlined in the President's request.

I am similarly concerned about the impact the proposal to reduce the itemized deduction rate could have on charitable giving.

I applaud and I applaud loudly the President for scaling back the Yucca Mountain program.

I think that Las Vegas does do a good job and has some things to offer, especially that they have developed.

It is alarming to see calls for such a dramatic change due to losses incurred under our current system.

I'm honored to be a Member of this Committee and I look forward to hearing the testimony of the esteemed panel of witnesses.

I like the idea that we are going to need another tier besides Social Security and the 401(k)s.

I believe Congress should approve legislation that gives plan sponsors greater incentives to offer pension plans.

The people of Southern Nevada and the Third Congressional District have been particularly hard hit by the economic downturn.

Employer-sponsored 401(k) plans play a vital role in the retirement security of tens of millions of Americans.