Mar 5, 2003
Over the last year the Department has dramatically cut its budget request for investment in science and technology development to support clean-up missions.
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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Mar 5, 2003
I guess instead of asking you if the reality is at hand and we have to fund all that might be suggested by that decision, if you had a figure to propose--my guess is you probably do not--or at least a ball park figure, what I would much…
Mar 5, 2003
Many of the items that you have deleted are programs that have been funded year in and year out.
Mar 5, 2003
I am somewhat concerned that we move ahead as quickly as possible in the nuclear research areas.
Mar 5, 2003
We do not need any publishing language like this if they do not really have something.
Mar 5, 2003
I am concerned that the Administration, in its fiscal year 2004 request, has under-funded the Corps of Engineers.
Mar 5, 2003
I believe that the mission of these two agencies will only become more critical over time.
Mar 5, 2003
That will not be sufficient, then, if the Department remains at security condition 3 for all of 2004.
Mar 5, 2003
It certainly is an example of an achievement of high significance, so I assume it will be used for something great.
Mar 5, 2003
I have had first-hand experience of this over the last year as the state of New Mexico struggled to balance various water users.