"I thought that that had a lot of merit to make sure Indian Health Services did not shut down during a government shutdown."
"I want to make sure that I have your commitment, that will honor that requirement in the 2022 bill to maintain the scope and functionality of that plan?"
"We're not sure even if you get a setup, that notice in 72 hours that you're going to get helped and this is what's wrong with health care in America."
"I see whistleblower protection as essential."
"We are terrified of the impact on our ocean resources."
"Can you assure me as to whether these programs have your support?"
"So in partnership with our colleagues from Indian Affairs, we've been trying to schedule a meeting with OMB and IHS to explore the technical details and there's not been a responsive communication fro..."
"the fact that they are being completely bypassed by the procedures, totally unacceptable, it was a scandal then, it will be a scandal again"
"Senator Wyden and I pushed really hard for funding back in 2009 and 2010 for a lot of money to thin forests."
"I have pushed for a higher limit of 10 percent on this, but from your experience, is this 3 percent limit a problem?"
"We are in a climate emergency, and everyday life, we are feeling the impacts."