I would also like to focus on one of the specific positions, and that is the nomination of Ken Kopocis to be the head of the EPA's Office of Water.
I applaud Senators Murkowski and Landrieu for their leadership in this area.
Public land States produce an extraordinary amount of energy for this country.
I must echo the concerns of Senator Vitter that we believe a Federal witness should be present at this hearing.
The Administration has, I believe, pummeled coal country, power plants, manufacturing and small businesses for 4 years.
Does the EPA have enough personnel and inspectors to police the facilities like the West Fertilizer Company?
I would like to say that my home State of Wyoming is the largest consumer in the U.S. of ammonium nitrate.
In the 1974 ruling, OSHA ruled to ensure the safe handling and storage of ammonium nitrate.
Will there actually be a formal report to Congress, to this Committee, so the Chairwoman and others on the Committee can...
Congratulations on being nominated once again to serve as the Director of the Indian Health Service.
I think most reasonable people would agree that after 136 years, it is time for a new clinic.