Despite this progress, the housing needs in Indian Country remain great.
One of these issues that we must address early this year is the Native American Housing Assistance Self-Determination Act.
I question if the new programs will lead the USDOT to a robust multi-modal understanding.
I am pleased that the U.S. will finally initiate Federal programs that will lead toward a true National Freight Policy.
The Senate Indian Affairs Committee will come to order.
I think the resource efficiency is going to be important for us to try to move this in a, you know, the most timely way.
I have been very concerned about the failure to implement the basic health plan by 2014.
This gridlock and this partisan bickering on the energy issue... has got to give way to some problem solving.
We can't wait 2 years. That's not acceptable from a public health and public safety standpoint to the people of the Northwest.
I certainly welcome your leadership.
If all States implemented this... the Federal Government would save $1.3 billion a year.