Stephanie Herseth Sandlin: “I applaud these efforts and the work of the thousands of Federal employees tasked to assist our Nation's veterans.”

I am opposed to the ACES bill as it currently stands. It is incomplete and imperfect.

I first off want to thank the distinguished minority whip for his leadership of the entire United States Congress on the issue of tax simplification and fairness, an issue that affects every working family in America. Just last week our…

The bill will take important steps to expand and improve Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Services for women veterans.

I strongly believe that forests must be fully recognized in any energy and climate change legislation for the essential role they play in reducing carbon emissions and in generating renewable energy.