Press Releases
Welcome, Secretary Klaus and Secretary Whitney, and thank you for taking the time to discuss the Environmental Program.
Mr. Whitney, your program faces massive challenges. The legacy of the Manhattan Project is an obligation we as a country must address. The continued issues at the Waste Isolation Plant and at Hanford are illustrative of not only the dangers posed by the remaining materials, but also the technical and budgetary challenges that further complicate the eventual success of the Department's efforts.
Secretary Lew, I join Chairwoman Granger in welcoming you here today.
As a former Director of the Office of Management and Budget, you are keenly aware of the factors that go into the preparation of an annual budget proposal. It really is a statement of values.
"Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman. And thank you, Mr. Secretary, for joining us this morning, most of all thank you for your leadership on behalf of American workers and their families.
"The Department of Labor exists to represent the tens of millions of families who form the bedrock of our society and the engine of our dynamic economy. It helps provide them with stability by protecting their wages, their working conditions, health benefits, and retirement security.
Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-40), the Ranking Democrat on the House Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee, today delivered the following opening statement at a Subcommittee hearing on the U.S. Secret Service's budget request for Fiscal Year 2016. The hearing's witness was U.S. Secret Service Director Joseph Clancy.
Good morning, Dr. Danielson, Dr. Orr, Secretary Smith and Hoffman, Mr. Kotek, we are so glad to have you all here today. Thank you all for being here today to present your 2016 program requests.
It is no secret that United States reliance on foreign energy imports—America's number one category in our trade deficit—presents a significant strategic threat, as well as a drain on our economy in terms of jobs and productivity. Last year, we turned a corner, producing more energy than we imported. Your offices deserve a great deal of credit for your accomplishments.
Acting Administrator Lenhardt - as a fellow New Yorker I welcome you to our Subcommittee. I look forward to discussing the President's vision for development and global health. We cannot build the world we want for ourselves and future generations without a strong, stable, and well-resourced development policy.
I would like to thank Chairman Dent and Ranking Member Bishop for holding this important hearing. I would also like to welcome Secretary McDonald and all of our distinguished guests this afternoon.
First, I would like to thank Chairmen Frelinghuysen and Ranking Member Visclosky for this hearing. Also, I want to welcome incoming Secretary Carter, General Dempsey, Undersecretary McCord, and the rest of our distinguished guests.
Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman. I appreciate you holding the hearing.
Defense Secretary Carter and Undersecretary McCord, we look forward to hearing you testify before the Subcommittee for the first time in your current roles.
General Dempsey, I understand today's hearing may be your last official appearance before the Defense Subcommittee as the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs. Your steady leadership has helped the Services navigate some very tumultuous years. We thank you for the dedication and sacrifice you and your family made during your 40 years of service.
Congresswoman Nita Lowey (D-NY), Ranking Democrat on the House Appropriations Committee, today issued the following statement on House passage of the 2015 Homeland Security Appropriations Act:
"I am pleased the House has finally passed the 2015 Homeland Security Appropriations Act, providing critical agencies the resources they need to protect our borders, ports, aviation system, and communities.