John Barrasso

S. 883 would not only provide a fitting tribute to the role many African Americans played during the Revolutionary War, but would also serve as an enduring reminder that what defines the United States as a nation is not membership in a…

According to the National Indian Gaming Commission, gross revenues for Indian gaming in 2010 was over $26 billion.

I can only go by the record of statements made and try to clarify the meaning of those statements through this nomination process.

I eat almost no beef or pork because of the amount of resources consumed in producing food via cattle or pigs and because I object to factory farms.

I ask that the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Sanders). Without objection, it is so ordered.

Thank you for bringing attention to the sexual exploitation of American Indian women and children.

I think it is very telling and very chilling, and, as a physician who has worked taking care of families in Wyoming, I know the impact of this sort of violence.

It appears in this rulemaking that EPA is more intent on changing what the energy fuel makeup of the Nation is.

Clearly, the Country is very concerned about the economy, 9.1 percent unemployment, getting that under control...

This EPA appears to be rushing to issue as many new rules and regulations as it possibly can...

The EPA rules are not technologically feasible, that they won't work.

Well, thank you for admitting that there was an error in that, and I know that Texas is going to go on to continue to address this with you, as will I.

Because we are a not-for-profit cooperative that is ultimately owned by our consumers, these new compliance costs are going to be passed on directly to cooperative member owners in the form of higher rates.

I think we can do a lot for people and for the Country and for the health of individuals by getting people back to work.

Do you feel the EPA really understands how rural co-ops operate, how they work, compared to company-owned?

The people of Delaware are fortunate to have both of you.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman.

Yes, thank you, Mr. Chairman, for holding this hearing.

The question is do the regulations coming out of the EPA accomplish all of those goals, and to me the answer is they do not.

It is indeed a privilege to work with you and to learn from your leadership on this important Committee.

Those are a couple of things. These measures would involve much greater control and involvement of tribal governments in trust land management.

I know and appreciate the importance of homelands to Indian people.

However, when the court gets it wrong, it is the responsibility of Congress to fix it.

The Indian Reorganization Act is a critical step in recognizing the rights of Native Americans.

I would like to hear how these constitutions are working some 75 years after the fact.