Today we return to the issue of disability backlogs, about which the Ways and Means Committee has held now seven…

  Good afternoon.      Reducing disability claims backlogs is critically important and today’s hearing provides us with the opportunity to…

Co-chairmen Bowles and Simpson, fellow members of the National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform… We’ve heard from a number…

Our Democrat colleagues began this Congress promising to spend $1 trillion and create 3.7 million jobs.  Vice President Biden said,…

Good morning.  I first want to congratulate our new Chairman as this is his first hearing in his new role. …

Mr. Chairman, clean, renewable energy is something every member of this committee supports.  In fact, I wouldn’t be surprised if…

Opening Statement Charles Boustany (R-LA)Ranking Member, Subcommittee on OversightHearing on IRS Operations and the 2010 Tax Return Filing Season  (Remarks as Prepared)…

In the1970s, China injected itself with economic reform.  Now, in 2010, Chinaappears afflicted by a menacing strain of that reform…

Thank you,Mr. Chairman.  It’s nice to be back here with you for the first hearing ofthe Subcommittee this year. During…

Madam Speaker, The American people have spoken: they do not want the tentacles of the federal government reaching into their lives…