Mar 27, 2003
The Secretary of Defense would receive a new authority to spend $150 million for 'indigenous forces assisting U.S. military operations.'
Robert C. Byrd
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Robert C. Byrd was a prominent Democratic politician who served as a U.S. Senator from West Virginia from 1959 until his death in 2010. He was known for his long tenure in the Senate, where he held various leadership positions, including Senate Majority Leader. Byrd was a strong advocate for the interests of his state, focusing on issues such as healthcare, defense, and infrastructure. His legislative efforts included promoting efficiency in defense acquisitions and improving health benefits for servicemembers through programs like TRICARE. Byrd's influence extended beyond West Virginia, as he played a significant role in shaping national policy during his time in office.
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Mar 27, 2003
The Secretary of Defense would receive $59.9 billion of the $62.6 billion request for DOD through the Defense Emergency Response Fund.
Mar 27, 2003
I have heard all these crocodile tears being shed here this morning about the straitjacket, as it were, that the Defense Department is being put in.
Mar 20, 2003
Mr. Secretary, you seem to be counting all coal research. Mr. Bush cited in specificity the Clean Coal program, not coal in general, he said Clean Coal. And so, there is a credibility gap.
Mar 20, 2003
Much of the $1.7 billion appropriated to the Energy Department through the Interior bill is directed towards research and development activities.
Mar 20, 2003
Obviously, the importance of fossil fuels to our national and economic security cannot be overstated.
Mar 20, 2003
Mr. Secretary, would you provide the committee with the fossil energy budget submission that your Department presented to OMB?
Mar 20, 2003
Congress has urged the administration to support increased opportunities to open and expand international energy markets and export U.S. clean energy technologies to developing countries and other nations abroad.