I believe there is a proper Federal role in promoting the safety and security of our national transportation system.
In my view, the existing funding formula is no longer serving the best interests of each state and the traveling public.
this Administration believes that people should have options to get to work, school, the grocery, or the doctor that do not rely solely on d...
Public transportation does not exist as a practical matter for average South Dakotans to attend a PTA meeting or to get to church on a Sunda...
I think Senator Hutchison today--her proposal to let some states opt out of the Federal program represents one path forward.
Our bill would give states the choice to opt-out of the Federal highway program and instead be rebated Federal fuel taxes collected within t...
During your Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on April 28, 2009, understanding the sensitivities surrounding this matter, I asked you ...
I feel this is unwise and would have a particularly negative effect on large rural states such as mine.
Thank you, Mr. Chairman and Senator Hutchison, for holding today's hearing, and I want to thank our panel for their willingness to serve.
We have an over-dependence upon foreign energy.
I look forward to working with all of you and hope that we can find some solutions and some good results for the American people.