May 9, 2001
I want to start by saying: If not now, when? If not now, when will the American taxpayer get back some of the surplus that their taxes have generated? How big must the surplus be, Madam President, and fellow Senators, before we give the…
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.
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Apr 26, 2001
The Crownpoint Institute of Technology and United Tribes Technical College depend on Perkins funding for their core operational funds, and the Department should not make radical changes in eligibility simply by issuing a new grant…
Apr 6, 2001
I believe that it is not good federal income tax policy for the code to favor one state's revenue raising scheme over another state's. This is the situation in the code now. States that have substantial state income taxes, but low or no…
Apr 6, 2001
These are important concerns that the Majority Leader, the distinguished Chairman of the Armed Services Committee, and Senators Sessions, Snowe and Collins have raised. The Senate version, section 201, Restriction on Advance…
Apr 6, 2001
This amendment is budget neutral. Clearly, there is nothing added. This amendment says if in the future certain things happen to the PILT fund such that it is higher than in this budget, then allowances can be made for it. I understand, as…
Apr 6, 2001
I want everybody in the Senate to know that I don't have a sign. I can't put up a sign about our position. But I want everyone to know that we are as concerned about not spending the Medicare Part A trust fund as anybody. Republicans don't…
Apr 6, 2001
This is a zero effect amendment. It affects the Bureau of Reclamation without affecting the budget in any way. It is a neutral amendment.
Apr 5, 2001
I say to the Senator, I am not one who is fearful of questions, but I really want you to know I very much would like to answer a few more thoughts because I paid very close attention, and I don't think the Senator from Maryland, in all…
Apr 5, 2001
I close by saying I don't want to ask another question, obviously, because your answer was one that I didn't expect. But I want to remind you that you made a deal with me once. You said as soon as we balance the budget--you and I--wouldn't…
Apr 5, 2001
I am in fact smiling. My face is in such a big smile that I can't hardly talk. So just give me a moment. I don't want you to answer this. But if I consider your amendment, would you consider my budget?
Apr 5, 2001
I read the amendment. Let me see if I am correct. You don't do anything to the rest of the budget and the proposed tax cut.
Apr 5, 2001
I don't want anybody to think we round out those big numbers. But sometimes we refer to $93.75 billion as a hundred.