I do have to say the stimulus bill that I was not in favor of has not got the money out as fast as we thought it would.

The legislation before us makes a number of important changes to the SBIR program.

Whenever our nation has bounced back from previous downturns, the key ingredient has always been the same: innovation.

R&D grants are critical to their businesses and essential to innovation.

These programs represent more than just research.

SBIR and STTR are vital programs.

I want western Pennsylvania to participate in the new era and enjoy the benefits of increased and expanded passenger rail service.

The time has come in southwestern Pennsylvania to implement commuter rail.

Considering the uniqueness and complexity with the various Financial Aid Management Systems and School Information Systems, combined with the human, financial, technology and capacity resources necessary to modify systems and train staff…

I appreciate the consideration of this Subcommittee and Chairman Costello in working to address patient safety.

as Representative Altmire noted, in Hawaii, quality, accessibility, availability, and acceptability are impermissible under the ADA.