ms. anderson. if i take the testimony you gave just now i would think everything is hunky dory and we are moving ahead and have minor problems we don't have to worry about. i would hope that would be the case but in the memo you outline some serious problems. if you were to make an overarching statement about the nature of the problems what would it be? ms. anderson? >> thank you for that question. and overarching statement about the challenges, i think many of the challenges we are facing our challenges that are not uncommon to a new program standing up in a government environment, standing up very quickly. the statement you often hear is building an airplane while flying it. what we are doing is moving in the right direction. i think a lot of the work that has been done is important. it has provided a sound basis for the program technically and the vast majority of the challenges are not programmatic but more administrative in nature. >> let me ask you this. one of the first thing he mentioned in

ms. anderson first saw me when i was in the minnesota statehouse. the education she provided on indian treaty rights and the u.s. constitution's guarantee of tribal sovereignty are lessons i still carry with me. the first woman elected to serve as chief executive of the malax band, she promoted tribal self-governance, education, health care, and infrastructure. chief anderson has also been redskin kneesed for her dedication -- been recognized for her dedication to families, communities, and regional tribal organizations all around this country. i thank her for inspired leadership, her protection of tribal sovereignty, for her guidance and friendship. marge, thank you. the speaker pro tempore: for what purpose does the gentleman from illinois rise? >> request unanimous consent to address the house for one minute. the speaker pro tempore: so recognized. >> mr. speaker, i rise today in support of the 2013 military construction and veterans' affairs appropriation bill. most of the time when budgets are cut and cuts are made, someone somewhere is upset a

anderson. it's just stuff like coconut m & ms. >> we have some of these here.d this charity send candy? >> we found out it's one of these tricks of the trades. the disabled veterans national foundation does give away stuff. donated stuff. junk maybe. leftover stuff that the actual veterans assistance groups are telling us they don't need. want an example? one group got chefs coats, mens football pants and thousands and thousands of those bags of coconut m & ms. >> it's incredible. thank you. >>> we're going to continue to look into this tomorrow night. it raises so many questions and people need to know about this organization. see part two of his interview tomorrow night. >>> we have the latest at a murder at churchill downs. we're going to tell you what they're waiting for before releasing the cause of death. details ahead. sarah... will you marry me? i think we should see other people. in fact, i'm already seeing your best friend, justin. ♪ i would've appreciated a proactive update on the status of our relationship. who do you think i am, tim? quicken loans?

anderson. it's just stuff like coconut m&ms. >> we have some of these here.id this charity send candy? >> we found out it's one of these tricks of the trades. the disabled veterans national foundation does give away stuff. donated stuff. junk maybe. leftover stuff that the actual veterans assistance groups are telling us they don't need. want an example? one group got chefs coats, mens football pants and thousands and thousands of those bags of coconut m&ms. >> it's incredible. drew griffin, thank you. >>> we're going to continue to look into this tomorrow night. it raises so many questions and people need to know about this organization. see part two of his interview tomorrow night. >>> coming up, we have the latest on the murder at churchill downs. kentucky police are keeping quiet about the details. ferentl. we're bringing humanity back to life insurance. that's why only aviva rewards you with savings for getting a check-up. it's our wellness for life program, with online access to mayo clinic. see the difference at avivausa.com. like in a special ops miss

anderson. it's just stuff like coconut m & ms. >> we have some of these here.this charity send candy? >> we found out it's one of these tricks of the trades. the disabled veterans national foundation does give away stuff. donated stuff. junk maybe. leftover stuff that the actual veterans assistance groups are telling us they don't need. want an example? one group got hundreds of chefs coats, mens football pants. and thousands and thousands of those bags of coconut m&ms. >> it's incredible. thank you. >>> we're going to continue to look into this tomorrow night. it raises so many questions and people need to know about this organization. you can see part two of drew's report tomorrow night. >>> commenting up, we have the latest in a murder of churchill downs. we're going to tell you what they're waiting for before releasing the cause of death. ♪ ♪ [ male announcer ] virtual wallet can help you be that person who's good with money. see what's free to spend. move money with a slide. save with a shake. feel good about your decisions. so how much do we owe you? that

ms. brown: i yield as much time as he may consume ott -- may consume to the gentleman from new jersey, mr. anderson. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman is recognized. mr. anderson: i ask madam speaker consent to rhett -- to revise and extend my remarks. the speaker pro tempore: without objection. mr. anderson: i -- mr. andrews: this is an issue where there's no republican-democrat or liberal-conservative divide. i commend my friend from florida for being an exemplar of that principle. no member of our armed services should ever be told that a custody decision involving their children depends solely on the fact that they have been deployed or will be deployed. never should that happen. now, in the past, there's been arguments, frankly from the other body, against this provision. on the argument that this -- we must choose between the best interest os they have child and the sovereign parental rights of our service members. this is a false and inaccurate choice. this bill starts from the premise that the best interests of the child is the paramount value. it in no way disrupts or subverts state l