Lamar Smith: “At a fundamental level, space exploration-the mission of NASA-is about inspiration.”

I look forward to hearing about the promise of fossil energy technologies from our witnesses today and how DOE-funded research supports technological innovations that improve the efficiency, environmental impact, and safety of fossil fuels.

With the Speaker's allowance and permission, we have another speaker on his way to the House floor who we expect to be here in another 30 seconds, so if I could talk slowly and go on for another 30 seconds, I think the gentleman from Texas…

As I said yesterday, when government contractors make mistakes, typically no one is held accountable.

Gallup recently polled Americans on their perceptions of bias, inaccuracy, and misinformation in news reporting. Their survey found: Sixty-two percent said the news they read in newspapers, see on television, or hear on the radio is…