My legislation would expand the caregiver program to include not just serious injuries, but would also cover those who incurred or aggravated serious illnesses as well.

I support Congressman Reyes' bill, H.R. 3279.

I can tell you, it didn't taste anything like oranges.

one concern that I also have is how skewed this funding request may be in favor of production of new manned rotorcraft as opposed to research and development of new rotorcraft for future use.

Most of the problems that have been encountered during the construction of the facilities we are looking at today could have been avoided with proper management and vigilant project oversight.

It is clear to me that the department needs to shore up their process of managing the construction and completion of significant projects.

As a result, there have been numerous delays in the getting new rotorcraft R&D programs on track.

Today's hearing on DOD rotorcraft programs is the first Tactical Air and Land Forces hearing specifically covering these programs in many years.

It is time for the VA to get to work and build this Medical Center.

Despite the recent round of proposed reductions, it appears to me that the United States will remain the world's undisputed leader in military aircraft capability for many years to come.

I strongly support the Army's choice to protect this funding.