Suzanne Bonamici

I wanted to recognize that again there are people here from some of the tribes. They have come all this way, and I appreciate their presence.

I trust that all of you will agree that we don't want this to happen in our country.

My constituents have made it clear to me that they are very concerned about the impact of a proposed mine on the ecosystem and on their livelihood, so it is important that we get the science right on this.

I represent the northwest part of the State of Oregon and so this is an issue that is very critical to the economic and environmental priorities of my constituents up and down the West Coast.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I request unanimous consent that I be permitted to participate in the Subcommittee hearing.

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from Oregon will be postponed. Amendment No. 66 Offered by Ms. Hanabusa The Acting CHAIR. It is…

I do appreciate the comments of the chair. However, if we are talking about limited resources, it makes so much more sense to use planes that are less expensive. Give the men and the women of the National Guard the flexibility and the…

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of the bill (before the short title), insert the following: Sec. __. (a) None of the funds made…

Reclaiming my time, thank you very much, Mr. Chairman and ranking member, for your leadership on this bill, and also for your efforts to support the Guard. {time} 1800 I withdraw my amendment in light of the comments made on the floor this…

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 130, line 11, after the dollar amount, insert ``(reduced by $30,000,000)''. Page 141, line 7, after…

I want to thank the Chairs of the Subcommittees for recognizing the importance of this issue.

We must not ignore the potential public health risks that may be caused if the operations of fracking companies contaminate drinking water.

Over the past several years we have seen a substantial expansion of fracking for oil and gas across the country.

Over the past several years, we have seen a substantial expansion of fracking for oil and gas across the country.

One-fifth of the state of Oregon, 106,000 seniors are now eligible for free preventive care.

The Affordable Care Act already has had a positive impact.

I certainly believe that is what the Affordable Care Act is intended to do.

Thank you very much.

If our goal is to enhance forecasting, empowering the forecasters would seem to be the obvious way to proceed.

Putting all our legislative emphasis on the OAR seems inconsistent with our stated intention of improving forecasting and protecting lives.

I want to thank you, Chairman Stewart, for the bipartisan spirit you have shown in inviting collaboration on legislation.

I want to applaud the gentleman from Oklahoma for including that provision.

I appreciate your willingness, Mr. Chairman, to work together to plan this hearing, and I am very pleased that we ended up with such a distinguished panel of witnesses.

Cuts to those programs cause me some serious concern.

I often discuss the importance of NASA's other missions including the Earth Science mission.