[It's unusual for members of Congress to accept donations in the days surrounding contract awards because doing so can easily] blow up in their face, ... There's a fine line between a contributor supporting someone who helps them and giving a contribution in direct response to getting a contract.

There's no room on the agenda, there's no room in Congress and there's no room politically.

Tribes have a very unique status. Congress can pass laws that affect just Indian tribes. They've always been part of the political process _ not just giving money, but in a lot of ways. To suggest that it is just to protect their economic interests simply is not true.

Congress has a terrible approval rating, and they need something to avoid talking about the issues that people want them to talk about. Wouldn't it be great to have people focus on same-sex marriage instead of the corruption issues facing Congress?

We can't wait until Congress is in session next February to address next year's supply challenges, ... By then it will be too late. ... Flu is a worldwide killer and the need for a vaccination is clear -- and yet, the market has dwindled to the point that the pullout of just one company can devastate our supply.

It's a good time for them to release those numbers because Congress just went out on a two-week break, and domestically the nation is transfixed with immigration reform.