Jay Rockefeller: “If given the choice between tax cuts for the rich and paying for care for our veterans, we on this Committee have a…”

I thank Senator Leahy for attempting to address my concerns about this bill. I thank his committee staff for working with my committee staff to insert clarifying report language.

From the beginning, I have recognized that this bill would make important changes to the Freedom of Information Act. My concerns have been rooted in the possible unintended consequences this bill would have on consumer protection. I was…

Furthermore, if we are going to potentially burden our government agencies with increased costs that will be associated with complying with the bill, then I think Congress should also provide these agencies with sufficient funding to deal…

I ask unanimous consent to speak in a seated position. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.