I am concerned that the frequency and intensity of these fires is a result of forests that have not been adequately managed.

I want to be certain that our National Forests are managed so that they are good neighbors with adjoining state and private forests and do not pose an unnecessary fire threat.

As the 2-year anniversary of the President's so-called Affordable Care Act approaches, we're reminded of the unkept promises. It almost seems like yesterday when we heard the line, ``We have to pass the bill so we can find out what's in…

Rep. Thompson asked if DOL collects data on the number of jobs which employers are unable to fill with qualified workers.

I am appalled by the president's policies who--you know, we have almost 14 million Americans who are unemployed.

Just last week the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office served a devastating blow to President Obama's most frequently uttered promise during debate over the Affordable Care Act: ``If you like your present coverage, you can keep it.''…

Thank you, Chairman. Director and Chief, thank you for your testimony today and your leadership.

I would just publicly thank you for as a part of that planning rule establishing that advisory committee, which gives that local voice.

The local discretion, I think it has positive's but I think it has some potential threats as well.

Thank you, Chairman. Thanks to the panelists for attending this hearing today.

I want to really zero in on something important in my state, and obviously present in the Allegheny National Forest, but also important nationally, the permitting related to natural gas production on our national forests.

If the President's budget comes up short in terms of clearing these hurdles to energy production and mineral production, I guess I have concerns.