Permitting activity in the Gulf has dramatically declined under the Obama Administration and has operated at lows that equate to hurricane-induced slowdowns.

Perhaps we could work together and dig into this a little bit more and maybe from a document standpoint, certainly to get more clarification.

For the record, this hearing is occurring at the request of the Democrat Minority, who exercised their rights under the Rules of the House and the Committee to demand a second day of hearings with witnesses that they request.

If the companies officially cited for the oil spill had outright refused to provide witnesses, testimony or answers to the Committee, then I would be leading the effort to compel them to appear by subpoena if necessary.

Permitting activity in the Gulf has dramatically declined under the Obama Administration and has operated at lows that equate to hurricane-induced slowdowns.

It is time to get people back to work and get the economy rolling again in the Gulf.

The Obama Administration's inability, or refusal, to issue permits in a timely and efficient manner after the official moratorium was lifted resulted in lost jobs and significant economic pain.

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

Such projects were under way before the program existed, and undoubtedly they will continue to stand on their own economically after it has ended.

Billions of dollars in taxpayer dollars are at risk of a failure and a bailout.

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

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

As long as I am Chairman of the full Committee, that any legislation dealing with removing the Snake River dams will not be looked upon favorably by me.

Restoring active management of our national forests... would provide a stable revenue stream for those counties and schools.

This draft legislation puts forth a long-term solution as the clock ticks on the expiration of this program.

Mr. Hastings. It used to be northern Oregon.

I find that hard to believe because there are state lands that are right next to national forest lands in Washington State.

This draft proposal seeks to stop and reverse this trend.

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

This is a Stimulus Act experiment that needs to be halted and repealed.

Chairman McClintock's bill would protect taxpayers and responsibly end this risky stimulus program.

Producing this much oil would generate substantial revenue for the Federal Government through leasing and royalties.

Responsibly harnessing America's onshore and offshore energy resources will create millions of new jobs and generate billions of dollars in new revenue.

I believe that the Joint Select Committee working to find $1.5 trillion in budget savings should embrace opening ANWR.

It is time to move forward and create thousands of jobs and generate billions of dollars in new Federal revenue by harnessing the energy potential of ANWR.