...subcommittee and on this issue. I am looking forward to the testimony of the witnesses on these issues—and any others that they feel are affecting the climate...HASTERT, A REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS FROM THE STATE OF ILLINOIS Thank you, Mr. Chairman for holding this hearing today on recent developments in our efforts,...

...Congress and this committee in the coming months. STATEMENT OF HON. CARDISS COLLINS, A REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS FROM THE STATE OF ILLINOIS Thank you Mr. Chairman for holding this hearing. When Sallie Mae was created in 1972 there were no companies buying student loans from banks...

...closely with the Chairman in the days to come to arrive at a well-crafted bill. Thank you. PREPARED STATEMENT OF HON. J. DENNIS HASTERT, A REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS FROM THE STATE OF ILLINOIS I agree with the views expressed by Mr. Bret Schundler, the Mayor of Jersey City, New Jersey,...

...EIS. Your entire testimony will be made a part of the record. If you care to summarize, you may do so. STATEMENT OF HON. J. DENNIS HASTERT, A REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS FROM THE STATE OF ILLINOIS Mr. HASTERT. I appreciate the opportunity to speak before you and your distinguished panel...

...Equity Act, to raise the earnings limit over 5 years to $30,000. We welcome your testimony, Denny. STATEMENT OF HON. J. DENNIS HASTERT, A REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS FROM THE STATE OF ILLINOIS Mr. HASTERT. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. It is certainly a pleasure to be here and have you...

...Chair. Mr. DINGELL. The time of the gentlewoman has expired. The gentleman from Illinois, Mr. Hastert. STATEMENT OF HON. J. DENNIS HASTERT, A REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS FROM THE STATE OF ILLINOIS Mr. HASTERT. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Before I start my questions today I want to thank...

...Hastert from Illinois and Cardiss Collins from Illinois. We will hear first from Representative Hastert. STATEMENT OF HON. J. DENNIS HASTERT, A REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS FROM THE STATE OF ILLINOIS Mr. HASTERT. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I certainly very much appreciate the opportunity...

...craft the most efficient and practical piece of legislation regarding this important issue. PREPARED STATEMENT OF HON. J. DENNIS HASTERT, A REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS FROM THE STATE OF ILLINOIS Thank you Mr. Chairman. It's a pleasure to have the opportunity to participate in these...

...statement of Hon. Bobby L. Rush follows:] PREPARED STATEMENT OF HON. BOBBY L. RUSH, A REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS FROM THE STATE OF ILLINOIS Thank you, Mr. Chairman, for calling this third hearing on nuclear waste disposal to order. We will discuss today several Congressional...

...statement of Hon. Bobby L. Rush follows:] PREPARED STATEMENT OF HON. BOBBY L. RUSH, A REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS FROM THE STATE OF ILLINOIS Thank you, Mr. Chairman, for yielding. It is a pleasure to see the Secretary before this panel again, and I look forward to hearing...