We respectfully request that the railroad safety technology grants program...be fully funded.

The punitive tariffs are impacting everybody right now.

OK. Well we hope to be able to mark up our bill fairly soon after the July recess.

Well as part of that we're very acutely aware in my State and several other States about the ability of our ferry system to get people off of roads.

If we don't make good on our promise than we're going to throw our States into a financial crisis.

And we're looking forward to seeing you out in my State to see some of this on the ground or water.

I am disappointed that the Odessa Subarea Special Study... has been eliminated in the fiscal year 2010 President's budget request.

We need to fix the Highway Trust Fund to make good on those commitments that are now already out there.

I'm really pleased that the administration is showing an increased interest in the maritime sector.

It's a very tough time.

Those reforms are important. They affect future decisions about transportation projects.

That there's a capacity out there that if we invest----

That is not surprising to me. And I think that helps make our case.

Conversations are great. Passing legislation is hard. I just want to make sure we're all committed to getting the Highway Trust Fund fixed by August.

Can you tell us when we'll see a proposal?

I don't believe that mandate will be a success unless the airlines themselves see the benefit of investing in ADSB.

What about the reverse mortgage, HECM program, for seniors to reverse mortgage?

the budget decisions and leadership at HUD are going to make or break it for those most affected by this recession.

Meanwhile, unemployment is approaching 10 percent, its highest rate in 26 years.

I have long raised concerns about the solvency of the FHA's MMI Fund and I want to make sure that our Nation's taxpayers are not exposed to the elevated risk of re-default of these already troubled mortgages.

I am pleased that the starting point for this discussion is a budget that proposes substantial investments and innovative approaches.

Just because a child does not have an address does not mean they should not get an education.

However, as Congress and the administration work to address the housing crisis and turn this economy around, we need to do more than maintain the status quo.

Urban areas do not have a monopoly on economic development and housing needs.

Let me ask about the HOPE for Homeowners foreclosure prevention initiative.