I think not just an issue of cost-benefit analysis, it is also a moral imperative.

I think also from your experience as a state regulator, you know that one of the most frustrating things is to go to a regulatory agency, and because they are understaffed, underfunded, they are not able to respond to a request for permit…

I think not just an issue of cost-benefit analysis, it is also a moral imperative.

I think also from your experience as a state regulator, you know that one of the most frustrating things is to go to a regulatory agency, and because they are understaffed, underfunded, they are not able to respond to a request for permit…

This approach of budget cutting is not just about saving money it is about devaluing the institutions that are necessary to compete, and succeed in this world.

I am still reeling from the proposed House Republican budget which would substantially cut EPA.

I commend you and your implementation. Many times, we do things, and they don't really get implemented. You have done a superb job.

I am still reeling from the proposed House Republican budget which would substantially cut EPA.

Unless we have a regional approach to issues of pollution, et cetera, we can't, literally, effectively control the quality of water.

Unless we have a regional approach to issues of pollution, et cetera, we can't, literally, effectively control the quality of water.

Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman. Thank you, Mr. Secretary, for joining us today. As you probably know, Rhode Island is the leader in offshore wind energy in the country, and there are several programs that DOT has port infrastructure…

We are trying to electrify our transit system. We have a statewide system. I think we might be unique in the country.

The proposed Republican budget would slash $626 million from that program, would set it back tremendously.

The proposed Republican budget would slash $626 million from that program, would set it back tremendously.

Quonset State Airport is very critical both to commercial travel and our National Guard.

I commend you and your implementation. Many times, we do things, and they don't really get implemented. You have done a superb job.

cutting these monies seems to me to be, not just inefficient, but rejecting a commitment we should have.

There is absolutely no acceptable or safe level of lead exposure, for our children, or for anyone.

The proposed Republican budget would slash $626 million from that program, would set it back tremendously.

I commend you and your implementation. Many times, we do things, and they don't really get implemented. You have done a superb job.

I am still reeling from the proposed House Republican budget which would substantially cut EPA.

unless we have a regional approach to issues of pollution, et cetera, we can't, literally, effectively control the quality of water in Narragansett Bay.

I am beginning to think more and more that this approach of budget cutting, is not just about saving money it is about devaluing the institutions.

today I am introducing the Stronger Enforcement of Civil Penalties Act along with Senator Grassley. This bill will help securities regulators better protect investors and demand greater accountability from market players. Even in the midst…

the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board, PCAOB, Enforcement Transparency Act, which I am reintroducing today with Senator Grassley, will bring needed transparency to the disciplinary proceedings the PCAOB has brought against auditors…