I don't think that this bill should be considered even a little bit controversial.

By the end of the first day, we expect to be at the point where we can have it inspected and close the walls in on Sunday with insulation and wall board.

It's long overdue, ... Mark Myers and Commissioner Irwin are very, very brave. For them to have read the law, understood the law and then demanded that the law be upheld is very admirable, and every Alaskan should take their hat off to them.

It's just the give and take of negotiations. That's all. We've talked today and we'll keep talking.

The most difficult thing today is the heat.

This is an effort to acquire a supply (of gas). They have refused to deal, therefore we are here.

People are walking, taking taxis. The city recommended that people use bicycles. People in Philadelphia are finding ways to get around.

FEDC is being put on solid footing and will be effective,

Victory House I is occupied about 80 percent of the time and invariable when we have someone in Victory House I, we get a phone call from someone who's had a fire and we don't have anywhere to put them.

We are very concerned about the issues raised by Commissioner Irwin. We think they're valid.