Jun 2, 2004
I publicly apologized to Senator Feinstein for the actions that I recommended in limiting the monies available to deal with the ammunition dumps.
Ted Stevens
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Ted Stevens was a prominent U.S. Senator from Alaska, serving from 1968 to 2009. A member of the Republican Party, he was known for his influential role in shaping federal policies related to aviation, telecommunications, and infrastructure. Stevens was a key advocate for modernizing the air traffic control system, emphasizing the need for quick action to prevent aviation gridlock. His tenure was marked by significant contributions to Alaska's development and federal funding for various projects in the state. Stevens was the longest-serving senator in Alaska's history and held several leadership positions, including Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman.
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Jun 2, 2004
It specifically states in the bill that it's for an emergency essential to support activities and agencies in Iraq or Afghanistan, period.
Jun 2, 2004
My proposal would only affect--only impact the effective date of the availability of these funds.
Jun 2, 2004
It would be my intention to ask the committee to provide that whatever funds are available for this IFF would be available upon enactment just to make sure we don't face another request for the balance of this year.
Jun 2, 2004
Now, I would intend to change that to say it shall be used only for these accounts except for the $5 billion.
Jun 2, 2004
That's a blank check theory and it's something we're going to run into in the floor and I don't like to run into it.
Jun 2, 2004
I would like to ask this question, and that is how would this contingency emergency reserve fund really operate in terms of the drawdown?