“The failure to restore this funding as directed by Congress is a disservice to the thousands of election jurisdictions across this country.”

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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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Apr 25, 2007

I'd like to go into a classified discussion on those in terms of their interoperability and vulnerability.

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Apr 25, 2007

All three components will be back together onboard by 2009?

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Apr 25, 2007

Will that be tested on the ship this year?

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Apr 25, 2007

And you expect to be able to use it in 2010?

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Apr 25, 2007

I hope you're not around when a storm takes place up there.

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Apr 25, 2007

That's why Senator Inouye and I run the relay to make sure that we don't delay the Generals by our voting schedule.

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Apr 25, 2007

On the aegis ballistic missile defense system, am I to understand that by the end of this year, all three services will be involved?

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Apr 25, 2007

Thank you very much. Because this system is going forward so successfully, I think the problem is how to handle success.

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Apr 25, 2007

They were empty silos, weren't they?

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Apr 25, 2007

What about the aegis--the standard missile program?

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Apr 25, 2007

Go back to the ABL, if you would. Do you expect any delays in that program?

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Apr 25, 2007

But my staff tells me that we were short $1.1 billion in 2007.

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