"By including state and local entities in Federal determinations and decision making, we can improve policy making."
"I believe it is important that we preserve our forests, our natural resources, and wildlife for our children, as well as our grandchildren, to enjoy."
"By modernizing the Endangered Species Act, we can ensure its effectiveness in protecting imperiled species successfully."
"This legislation is simple, and logical--by including state and local entities in Federal determinations and decision making, we can improve policy making."
"I have expressed my deep concerns regarding the lack of sound science and data to support this plan and will continue to voice them."
"I will continue to be a firm advocate of de-listing the gray wolf and returning its management to the states."
"Representative Newhouse's bill, the State, Tribal and Local Species Transparency and Recovery Act (H.R. 1274), directing the Services to incorporate state, local and tribal data in its decisions is ke..."
"I can certainly relate to the challenges and the importance of nuclear waste cleanup."
"I certainly appreciate your underscoring the Federal Government's legal and moral obligation here."
"That would be a loss of about 1,000 jobs."
"I appreciate that commitment on your part and look forward to working with you."
"Continued broken promises, promises from the Federal Government, creates these shortfalls for our Tribal membership."