This year, we are expanding the number of MTFs that provide chiropractic care to Active Duty servicemembers from 49 locations to 60 locations.

Mr. Chairman, I appreciate very much the perspective offered here, and I hope that we can use the insights as we shape policies to deal with these very important issues.

In my view, the existing funding formula is no longer serving the best interests of each state and the traveling public.

During your Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on April 28, 2009, understanding the sensitivities surrounding this matter, I asked you what you thought of strategically dispersing our carrier fleet on the east coast and whether or not…

I think Senator Hutchison today--her proposal to let some states opt out of the Federal program represents one path forward.

I believe there is a proper Federal role in promoting the safety and security of our national transportation system.

this Administration believes that people should have options to get to work, school, the grocery, or the doctor that do not rely solely on driving.

Our bill would give states the choice to opt-out of the Federal highway program and instead be rebated Federal fuel taxes collected within their borders.

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 Sunday.

I feel this is unwise and would have a particularly negative effect on large rural states such as mine.

I am a little concerned we are going to be dealing with it in the surface transportation bill.

We have an over-dependence upon foreign energy.