There are a dozen issues, any one of which could break this deal, ... This is going to be a heavy lift.

Transparency, sunshine, disclosure are recurring themes in the conversations that I am having with my colleagues. I think people are in general agreement that names ought to be associated with earmarks that are funded.

may constitute criminal conduct.

While I would ordinarily not comment on conversations with my constituents, Ms. Meeks has given me her permission to do so,

I'm still frustrated with the fact that there are so many unresolved issues a year later, ... They have been slow to respond to some of the valid criticisms.

Clearly, economics and political momentum are against the delegation,