Mar 20, 2003
I can assure you that I will do everything I can to see to it that this budgetary sleight-of-hand is reversed.
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 20, 2003
Thank you, Mr. Chairman, for holding this hearing today so that the members of this subcommittee have an opportunity to review and discuss the administration's fiscal year 2004 budget request.
Mar 20, 2003
52 percent of the electricity generated in this country comes from a coal-fired power plant, and close to 100 percent of our transportation comes from oil and natural gas.
Mar 20, 2003
Senator Byrd makes a good point. We will try to get our national labs focused on this challenge.
Mar 20, 2003
These programs, particularly the fossil energy programs, are the linchpin to ensuring our Nation's energy security.
Mar 20, 2003
What I'm trying to get at is, I'm trying to get at what you really told the Office of Management and Budget...
Mar 20, 2003
Mr. Secretary, 2 years ago, the administration ignored its own campaign rhetoric and proposed an 18 percent cut in funding for fossil energy research.
Mar 6, 2003
So Senator Mikulski, you are exactly right. I believe the folks in the Lone Star State have helped us return this particular case.
Mar 6, 2003
I find it completely unacceptable to have doctors who are being paid by the VA with veteran dollars, taxpayer dollars who are not doing the work that they are being paid to do.