As our housing market continues its recovery, now is the time to be thinking of the future of the Nation's housing policy.

Frank was a passionate public servant who was not afraid to fight and vote for what he believed in.

For far too long, some Members of Congress have been unwilling to reach a fair and balanced compromise on deficit reduction.

We do need to hold the FAA accountable for how it spends taxpayer dollars.

Only because they do not have the funding.

My home State of Washington is making some really great strides in research and development of some really promising technologies.

Housing in strong, safe neighborhoods with access to good schools, jobs, services, and transportation can help transform people's lives.

But I would certainly support anything that would keep any more losses from occurring as beneficial, not only for the fund, but for the communities that they serve and the individuals that are being impacted by these issues.

We're looking at a series of bad options to choose from.

we are in a position now where we are trying to work between the White House, the House, and the Senate

The process of sequestration has slashed the FAA's budget by more than $630 million.

For the record, would you give us what your priorities are on the IT? We have invested quite a bit, and I'm worried about that as well.

One out of every six men and women in homeless shelters are veterans.

the President focused on this Promise Zones coordination effort, to make sure that not only we are giving these kids a chance, we are living up to the American promise, but that we are also avoiding those enormous costs of failure.

As we prepare the budget, it is critical that we address the ongoing challenges with homelessness, which remains a personal top priority of mine.

Even where these folks are doing a great job...they are also not magicians.

I am concerned for the Maine housing authority directors, with whom I recently met, who told me they are being forced to reduce spending at the expense of families in need.

I would like to work with you and the inspector general on ways to improve the ability of housing authorities.

But most of all, it's about the results we deliver for the vulnerable people and places who depend on us most.

HUD needs to live up to its responsibilities to oversee these housing authorities.

I am always glad to see strong representation on the Republican side of the dais here.

We are going to be aggressive, and we have been aggressive, in going after individuals who are not living up to their standards.

This debate is about more than just numbers, it is about people's lives and the Nation's values.

The commission also reaffirmed the importance of affordable housing.

I rise today to join my colleagues and urge them to vote in support of Sally Jewell, who has been nominated to serve as Interior Secretary. I thank Senator Wyden for all of his work in moving her through this process to today. I was…