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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.
Frankly, from what I understand, he did it with a very cool hand. Maybe it was different in those days. It was less confrontational than today, as I understand it--with no criticism and no inferences; just that it was different when he was…
I also say, overall, when we make requests of you and your people, and Senator Byrd and his people, I do not think in any case for me we could have been treated more fairly. Every request was looked at carefully. I thank my colleague so…
I see no conditions under which I or the Committee would support any effort by the Administration to withhold this authority from any laboratory, including the EM lead laboratory in Idaho.
I thank both of them for their marvelous efforts in having included in the health care bill, which was recently reported out, SAMSHA, and about five or six provisions contained in a Domenici-Kennedy bill regarding the needs of those in our…
The findings of this Baker-Hamilton report confirm what some of us suspected and have said in one way or another many times about the science and security at our National Laboratories. The report concludes that the vast majority of…
Our companies are telling us they can compete. I know of many areas they can compete, and they are not competing because of trade barriers, because of tariffs, and because of the selectivity of some of the governmental entities in terms of…
I believe that the corps should work toward this goal recognizing the constrained nature of the operation and maintenance budget recommended for fiscal year 2001 and existing traffic using the system. great lakes remedial action planning…
I am aware of the extreme low water level problem and understand the difficulties that the Great Lakes region is facing as a result. During periods of extremely low water, like those today, lake levels drop below low water datum. These low…
I agree with your view that these funds could utilized for the type of infrastructure support you have described. If distressed communities in the Mississippi River Delta region are struggling to qualify for federal assistance due to their…
Yes, Senator, In fact, it is the interest of the subcommittee to bring this federal support to the Mississippi River Delta region in the most timely and cost-efficient manner. It is my understanding that much like in your own State of…
I thank Senator Warner for bringing this matter to my attention. I am aware that this facility is utilized by the National Capital Area Boy Scouts organization. It is important that the non-federal sponsor finance their share of the costs…
The Committee once again recognizes the outstanding contributions of the entire effort at the Fernald site-workers, community leaders, and regulators. We will try to support the Senators request and encourage the DOE to make an expeditious…