We need to put the land back to work. We need to put our counties back to work.

We appreciate the initiative of Representative McMorris Rodgers and the cosponsors in raising this issue.

Endangered fish costs are a major reason for electricity rate increases in the Pacific Northwest region, reaching over 30% of the costs passed on to consumers.

I am concerned about the EPA regulations and the potential to eliminate 131 gigawatts of baseload power...

the Federal Government is making it harder to create jobs in America.

In our experience in developing a strategic plan for Down syndrome, the patient advocacy organizations and private research foundations provide critical insight into what is needed to move a research agenda forward.

I have a little bit of a concern that the draft bill we are discussing today keeps too much authority with the Federal agencies with respect to the development of a research strategy, possibly to the detriment of the collective goal of finding a cure or treatment.

I have a bipartisan bill which would force change in the MLR rule that would protect these agents and brokers from this job-killing regulation.

This is unacceptable, and this committee should take action to protect these jobs and protect an industry that provides a service.

We encourage HHS to recognize the essential role served by the producers and accommodate producer compensation arrangements in any MLR regulation promulgated.

I don't consider that wealthy. They help other employers navigate complex health insurance markets and essentially serve as the HR department for small business owners.