I just wanted some background or some thoughts on why.
We very much appreciate that second consideration.
I specifically asked to be on this Subcommittee in large part because of the important role you all play in the Pacific Northwest.
What do you think if the association plans are on their way out and even for next year we do not really have much choice for the small busin...
So I wonder if that means that part of the goal is just to get folks--and my time is up--to get them out of group markets all together.
I think some of the challenges that we are seeing in Washington State may allude to a bigger problem.
In my view, this has failed. The SHOP has failed.
I understand there is an issue pending before the FCC concerning the selection of the next Local Number Portability Administrator.
But I would like to identify with you, with any of the members who are here, other areas where we can carve out some protection.
I wanted to mention, too, on the--you mentioned resources, Pacific salmon and salmon runs and the importance not just to Indian Country but ...
I do know last year we were successful in getting in the CGIS budget I believe about $60 million for Pacific salmon recovery funds which was...