Doc Hastings actually said...

We need a new approach--one that renews the federal government's commitment to manage resources for the benefit of forested counties and the...

These two bills will protect and inform taxpayers. And they deserve bipartisan support from this Committee.

The result has been a staggering loss of jobs and economic productivity in these forested communities.

We cannot afford to forever finance this program, $500 million in annual mandatory spending, during the times of growing deficits and debts.