Glenn Thompson

So for every dollar of cost, the physicians are already losing significant moneys. That 21 percent cut that you talked about, that's on top of that.

Absolutely. I believe, actually, it was the Tennessee Governor, a Democrat, who coined the term that this Senate bill and the Medicaid, the shoving of the increased Medicaid rolls and shifting that over to the State was, ``the mother of…

My concern as a citizen and as a Member of Congress is what I think is the number one responsibility, the primary responsibility of the United States Government, and that is to provide for national security, safety and security for our…

But to the best of my knowledge, I can't recall that there is anything in that Constitution that provides a basis for Congress mandating that every individual American in this country purchase health insurance.

Transparency and accountability is such an important part of what we need in government. And what I have seen since my election a little over a year ago... I thought when I came to Congress I had a responsibility to represent the people…

I want to emphasize the word 'voluntary' in that description.

Secretary Duncan has not been shy about his intention to dramatically reshape education through the Race to the Top Fund.

I know that both agencies will be focusing on the definition of underserved and unserved.

We can't make matters worse. We really do need to look at the long term.

I really appreciate the discussions between short term and long term.

The biggest threat to our national security would be turning our food sources over to other countries

One of the things we really could do to protect our farms and our farmers and our agriculture is avoid costs like some of those what I consider very ill-conceived programs, cap-and-tax, cap-and-trade, and frankly a food safety bill that is…

I appreciate you holding a second hearing on this very important issue.

I will echo Congressman Welch and provide further information for your consideration.

A Representative in Congress from Pennsylvania

Given the short turn around on the application process is it realistic to expect applicants to comply with NEPA in such a short timeframe?

Please, please, do what you can to help with the damn milk prices. I am just sick that it has come to this, and this has hit many, many family farms.

Personally, I believe natural gas should be a major component of any energy policy that this Congress endorses for a variety of reasons.

If we just go back and stick to the basic thing we are trying to fix, the Clean Air Act, we are trying to reduce carbon emissions, we are trying to address climate change.

In Pennsylvania, the Waxman bill has been projected, pretty accurately, to increase electricity costs by 30 percent, gas prices by 76 percent.

I can't tell you how much I agree that innovation is important. Now, where I disagree is that what I see as a subsidy bubble, these allowances, as a way to promote innovation.

I appreciate your initiative. While you have only been in your position for a short period of time, can you provide me details on what initiatives your department is putting forth for rural education?

The Administration has focused a lot of attention on immediate job training related to the current economic downturn.

We feel fairly treated. We are equal partners with the Air Force.

It is better than last year.