Political Quotes

“I rise in support of H.R. 3249-- a bill I introduced with my colleague from Oregon, Mr. DeFazio, which would extend the term of the Forest Counties Payments Committee. I want to commend the chairman of the Resources Committee, Mr. Pombo, and the Chairman of the Agriculture Committee, Mr. Goodlatte, for expediting the consideration of this legislation in their respective committees. Madam Speaker, H.R. 3249 would extend the term of the Forest Counties Payments Committee to coincide with the sunset of the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000, which expires on September 30, 2007. The committee was created in the FY 2001 Interior Appropriations bill and is comprised of local government county and school officials. Its purpose was to develop long-term solutions to ensure the proper management of our national forests, emphasizing forest health and economic activity, and evaluate the effectiveness of the County Schools legislation.”