Sam Clovis, who was the Administration's pick to be the Chief Scientist, is not a scientist of any kind, much less an agricultural scientist.

Obama's simple recognition was an acceptance of this gift to the American people.

It's especially important because this Administration has repeatedly undermined science, particularly in agencies where science should be the key component.

Security concerns related to the Kaspersky Lab products and reported ties between Eugene Kaspersky, his company, and Russian intelligence services have been brewing within the U.S. intelligence community for years.

Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor a special group worthy of our recognition for the sacrifices they have made for our country. This month, the surviving members of the 50th Company, Infantry Officer Candidate School's Class OC 24-69…

Taking these options off the table before we even study the costs and benefits is misguided.

What cannot be ignored, though, is the significant negative impacts the bill could have on endangered salmon and steelhead.

I respectfully advise my colleagues to collaborate with our Federal agencies, who are the experts in the field, rather than rushing through partisan legislation.

Unfortunately, H.R. 3144 takes us in the wrong direction by blocking science-based fisheries management.

We should work toward achieving a better balance between multiple uses on our rivers, including removal of low-value dams to aid salmon recovery.

H.R. 3916 would also reduce Interior's already strained budget and capacity to manage and recover endangered fish.