So you will set that out up front, this is what we expect to see?

I know there are a lot of projects across the country that need this funding.

This bipartisan legislation would require high schools to collect athletic participation rates broken down by gender, race, and ethnicity.

I'm really disappointed that the President's budget doesn't include funding for our Odessa Subarea Special Study.

And the other question I wanted to ask you about is the so-called shadow inventory.

That's a lot of money, especially when we're asking them to also do positive train control.

So why was Yucca Mountain different?

I actually do not expect mortgage rates to back up as significantly as some of the extreme negative views are.

I want to know that the banks are working to do this rather than doing everything they can to make it not work or stall it or not get involved.

I am pleased to once again see an increase in overall funding for EERE, because we've got to move forward toward a clean energy economy.

We are hoping with the President coming later this month that we can have a resolution of this and move on.

This morning we welcome Commissioner Stevens to his first appearance before our subcommittee as we examine the Federal Housing Administration and its role in the housing market.

I am extremely concerned about the raising rates of childhood obesity.

Absolutely. Thank you.

Thank you very much for your statement, Mr. Secretary.

However, your proposal would allow participation by entities that don't have voucher programs, whether they are public housing authorities or owners of other HUD-assisted housing.

Okay. All right, very good.

What is the default rate that you are assuming?

Nutrition and diet can make a big impact on decreasing obesity, but children's physical activity must be increased.

I applaud the recent creation of the Presidential Task Force on Childhood Obesity and Let's Move program.

At home I am hearing from a lot of counselors and homeowners about the problems that they are facing in getting permanent mortgage modifications.

So you will be looking at that?

Are you concerned that if we don't extend those important initiatives, we are going to add to that fragility?

If these programs aren't working effectively, let us fix them.

The Nation's shortage of affordable housing for seniors is significant.