"If we are able to work through those specific issues, you would find the remaining portion of the bill as being helpful in providing or responding for services in those rural areas?"
"Goldwater-Nichols did not design the Pentagon to fix itself, but, rather, expected an outside entity to provide that."
"While it was a long overdue step to make disclosures easier for consumers, I am concerned that the new rules are making it harder for banks to make loans to consumers."
"What have we learned from it and is there a new implementation plan that is trying to achieve a better rate than what they have got today?"
"Has implementation of the Choice Act increased access to mental health care?"
"It seems strange that the VA would begin their process by announcing an appointment without first conferring with the individual."
"According to the Office of Management and Budget, over the last 10 years, EPA regulations have imposed an estimated $42 billion in annual costs on this country."
"Since President Obama took office in January 2009, the EPA has issued more than 3,300 new final regulations."
"the unfortunate part for my consumers living in South Dakota is that they purchase their power from the States around them, which are going to have to have increases in costs passed on to them."
"The EPA routinely fails to fully monetize the costs versus the benefits of their regulations."
"Thank you, Mr. Chairman."