Let us look at those laboratories of democracy and see if there are other things... and find out what is working and do more of that.
the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq are estimated, by the time we take care of our last veteran 50, 60 years from now, to cost between $4 and $...
The Republican solution to that over the years has been to give even more tax breaks to the wealthiest people in this country.
The EPA's crusade to keep coal in the ground is already costing hundreds of jobs in my State and will cost my State and this country billion...
I have long spoken on the merits of considering bills, amending bills, and passing bills under regular order.
$293.5 billion a year that we are spending on things that we have not taken a look at to see if they are worth doing anymore.
It must encourage regular order, predictability, require legislative review, and provide transparency and accurate information for lawmakers...
Congress and the President have ignored this most basic of governing and have decimated the faith and trust of hardworking Americans.
If you spend money to feed a hungry child, that is an expense. If you spend money on a war in Iraq, that is an expense.
But I think it is fair to say--and I have a hard time understanding how some of my conservative friends do not accept this.
I appreciate this opportunity to testify before you on S. 736, the State, Tribal and Local Species Transparency Act.