Universal service reform is an incredibly complex issue, yet it is a very important one for policymakers to understand.

The FCC's plan advances some interesting ideas that should be explored, like limiting subsidies to one provider in a geographic area.

I applaud the Chairman for starting a dialogue here in the Committee over how to best fix an out-of-date and sometimes broken program.

The people who live near there, their anthem is a master plan development that is right near there, about 12,000 residents. They are in overwhelming opposition.

Please join with Senators Harry Reid and John Ensign, our Congressional Representatives Delegation, the County Comissioners, and the thousands who oppose these mining operations in protecting the health of the residents of the area and the…

It's important. It's supported by the entire Nevada delegation.

I think your governor's request is 6,000 additional National Guard.

What is the Federal Government's assessment now of the worst-case scenario?

We owe it to the contractors, who have made and will continue to make enormous financial investments.

I urge my colleagues to carefully consider this important piece of legislation

Over 29 million people rely on this power, which is a clean, renewable, and reliable source of energy.