Paul Tonko: “My colleague from California just indicated that there would be a favorable deficit outcome because of the Affordable…”

I am proud to represent New York's Capital Region, a community and economy that is inextricably linked to the historic Hudson and Mohawk Rivers that flow nearby.

It is imperative that no matter what Administration is in the White House and no matter who is at the helm of our Federal agencies, scientific research can be relied upon as a safe launch to deepen our exciting opportunities in this age of…

I believe that leaves the individual of focus this evening, the chairwoman of the Energy and Commerce Committee. Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentlewoman from Washington (Mrs. Rodgers).

The Hudson River is the nation's largest Superfund site. Hazardous waste and legacy chemicals remain unacceptably high, threatening the health and safety of ecosystems, wildlife, and human health throughout the entire Watershed.