No, it would not. The LWCF stateside program will continue to be eligible to receive funding in the appropriations process just as it is currently. The mandatory funding stream established under this bill would not replace appropriated…
Pete Domenici
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Pete V. Domenici is a former United States Senator from New Mexico, serving from 1973 to 2009. A member of the Republican Party, he was known for his work on budgetary issues and energy policy. During his tenure, he played a significant role in shaping legislation related to nuclear energy and national defense. Domenici was also involved in various bipartisan efforts, particularly in the areas of health care and education reform. He was a prominent advocate for fiscal responsibility and was instrumental in the passage of the Balanced Budget Act of 1997.
Yes, the Senator from Tennessee is correct. Those who want to make sure our citizens have access to the great American outdoors have long advocated the principle that some of the funds from offshore oil and gas drilling should become a…
I have 1 hour 50 minutes; is that right? And Senator Bingaman has how much? The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Martinez). One hour forty-five minutes.
I understand there are 15 minutes equally divided. I am not sure what equally divided means this morning, but we will do our best. I think Senator Bingaman may be here and might want the opposition's time. We will try to use our time in…
I say to Senator McCain, I understand he wants to speak in opposition to the amendment. I will not be long. Mr. McCAIN. No problem.
I understand the time is now reserved for the Senator from New Mexico to speak on the pending matter; is that correct? The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The Senator may proceed.
The PRESIDING OFFICER (Ms. Murkowski.) The Senator from New Mexico is recognized.
I have an amendment I am going to introduce on the pending bill. I will not speak longer than 5 minutes on the amendment.
I say to fellow Senators and Senator Wyden, if you would please lend me your ear because I would like to be helpful.
I just heard the Chair say what it would take for this to be appropriate. I ask unanimous consent that which he has just articulated be the unanimous consent request before the Senate, and I ask that the Senate grant it.
Senator, first of all, I don't quite know how to ask the question, but I am going to try. Are you aware that the years of 1998 and 1999--for 2 full years, all the leases that were issued had no thresholds in them? Are you aware of that…
Would the Senator yield in a different way, so I could speak for 5 minutes and return the floor to you and you lose none of your rights?