Today, we have before us the President's request to fund what I see as the final chapter in this administration's war on coal.

Our business has dropped majorly, and I am struggling day to day just to try to decide to pay the bills or to restock.

My last question for this round is, we have a historically black college in my district, Bluefield State.

If we as a committee recommended restoring funds because we think it is a priority for the National Heritage Areas' support, do you have any opposition?

The $90 million is not coming from AML. While it is going through Interior, this came from the Treasury.

We are trying to politely encourage and prod OSM to not treat it in the traditional way, but in the manner in which we intended.

The farm bill directed State foresters to take a comprehensive look at forests.

I have been monitoring how the Agency's agenda applies to our forests.

I appreciate the investment. I look forward to working with you because we want to make sure that our miners are protected, have a solid pension, health benefits that they can rely upon.

Are you aware of the frustration that exists amongst the States on a lack of cooperation at OSM in your capacity as the Secretary of Interior?

What that tells me is that you would be willing, if they did appreciate you sending all of the materials, that you would do so.