We had a NASA explorer school in my district, and I got to visit, and the kids were mesmerized.
Why should States and rural communities be stuck holding the bag for the Federal government?
Every dollar the EPA invests on Puget Sound leverages $24 in State, and tribal, and local funding.
We cannot afford to let the EPA check out on Puget Sound recovery.
I honestly do not know how to explain to my constituents why the President's budget zeros this out.
I think it is important the Federal government not leave States holding the bag.
There are a lot of moms in this room who are concerned about the generational burden of climate change on the next generation.
Ed, you always do an eloquent job of emphasizing the importance of having the Federal Government uphold its treaty obligations.
We can sit here and talk about the cost, but a picture is worth a thousand words.
I raised the issue of the land acquisition with him. I know it is an issue for the Tribe.
I am privileged beyond measure to represent 20,000 uniformed personnel at Joint Base Lewis-McChord.