The unions have been a partner with us from the beginning.

Considering the amount of devastation, having 6 percent capable of doing it is pretty good. But we want more.

I can’t imagine anyone criticizing the contract officer who was constructive and made the system work to save lives.

We definitely need to look into ways to increase the security of our rail system.

Plum Island is an aging laboratory and the department is looking at all the options for establishing the new laboratory. That option includes expanding the current lab at Plum Island.