Timothy H. Bishop: “While I agree the deficit reduction is critical, I also feel strongly that the American economy needs jobs, and this…”

My fondest hope as I leave the Congress is that the way in which this committee has conducted its business will come to characterize the way the Congress as a whole conducts its business.

Those property values are what they are, and those builders are as successful as they are because of our efforts to protect and preserve the environment.

The second trend highlighted at this morning's hearing focuses back on the Congress and how the Federal Government has stopped making significant Federal investments in improving our Nation's water quality.

However, I am troubled by the tone taken by this Congress in carrying out its oversight activities of the current administration.