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

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.

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

may constitute criminal conduct.

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,