it is time to be honest with the American people.

Look through merits inclusion in any extenders package. It helps our economy by leveling the playing field for U.S. companies operating abroad.

Unfortunately, the housing crisis persists. This relief, which passed initially on a vote of 386-27, is still needed.

I think the primary motivating factor for that energy policy, tax policy, should keep in mind my priority in that arena, that it is a national security issue that we are trying to address with an 'all of the above' approach.

If this extension is not enacted, homeowners who are in short sales or foreclosures, and even those who are able to restructure existing loans and keep their homes, will be required to pay income tax on cash which they never actually had.

Uncertain tax treatment for motor sports facilities threatens jobs.

The importance of the annual NASCAR Race at Watkins Glen, New York, in my District to my constituents cannot be understated. It is the economic equivalent of the Super Bowl for us.

Do you find any sentiment within your agency of objection to this ability of States to utilize this new tool for reemployment by drug testing?

I was proud that as part of the final package that the authority to the States was granted in that legislation to implement programs to drug-test folks in that situation.

I think it just makes common sense that if the Senate had a budget, it would be good to have that in black and white so we could have an open and honest debate with America.

your point was very well taken about chasing the money once it is already out the door.