I am concerned that a lot of the attention is being focused on the leasing and enforcement side of the ledger, not enough attention on the revenue collection side.
I think we all recognize that one of the ways to deal with this energy crisis is simply demand reduction.
Not just in Alaska, but around. We have many things in common. And our concern for infrastructure is a common passion amongst us.
Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman, and thank you, Mr. Secretary. And certainly you have an extraordinarily challenging job, given the budget...
It worries me to see that China has taken that kind of initiative and we have not.
we are looking at over 11 percent unemployment in my State.
I introduced legislation last year to expand work sharing, which just over 20 States have adopted or implemented.
for the first time, the Great Depression, 25 percent of children in this country are living in poverty.
that's a very, very shocking and, indeed, shameful statistic.
we have to reinforce success, not undercut it.
I think it's ironic--I'll use that term--that you--we have one of the most effective programs in the history of this country.