we have to have consistent priorities and know that that funding is going to be consistently there.

I think you're absolutely on the mark, that, in order to reinvigorate domestic manufacturing, there needs to be the belief that this is going to be sustainable.

Well, they have structured their fleet plan so that it could support a domestic industry for manufacturing rail equipment by spreading the orders over a 30-year period.

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

I was really disappointed the President's budget didn't include any funding for 2011.

I have heard wonderful stories from veterans in my home State, in Walla Walla, Washington, that have gotten jobs, gotten healthcare, and gained sobriety because they have these vouchers.

We will need to see those. Okay, good.

I agree. We have got to find a long-term solution on this, but I am concerned about the absence of detail in the proposal so far and its cost.

Are you looking at expanding that all?

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

Every month sooner we get the legislation is another $300 million in net receipts to the FHA Fund.