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I have been a strong supporter of bipartisan defense authorization bills passed by Congress for more than three decades, but last night I voted against a partisan defense authorization bill that is simply bad for our nation's defense.

I applaud today's vote in the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee to authorize federal funds for a new, fully consolidated FBI headquarters.

I appreciate today's briefing from Mr. Wiedefeld on Metro's new year-long safety overhaul and for working with our regional delegation to examine ways to help our constituents navigate this unprecedented project.

For a century, the American Federation of Teachers has been working to support the hardworking men and women who have dedicated their careers to educating the next generation of Americans.

I am pleased that the U.S. Department of Education has invited the College of Southern Maryland to participate in this important pilot program.

I rise in support of this legislation, which I'm proud to co-sponsor with my friend the Majority Leader, Mr. [Kevin] McCarthy from California.

This new accelerated maintenance plan must be part of that systemic reform, and must deliver improved safety and reliability for the riders who are rapidly losing confidence in the system.

Today's announcement by Metro General Manager Paul Wiedefeld is a step in the right direction toward improving the Metro system.