The Public Record
Wayne Allard is a former United States Senator from Colorado, serving from 1997 to 2009. A member of the Republican Party, Allard was known for his focus on issues such as healthcare, education, and fiscal responsibility during his time in office. He played a significant role in various legislative efforts, including those aimed at improving accounting standards and transparency in financial reporting. Allard's tenure was marked by his commitment to ensuring that investors had access to reliable information for decision-making. After leaving the Senate, he continued to be involved in public service and advocacy.
The Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District has contacted me, along with other members of the Colorado Congressional Delegation, seeking the introduction and passage of Federal legislation authorizing the title transfer of specific…
I think 10 minutes would be fine. I was going to make an argument on an amendment that will be presented. I don't know where it is before us. I do have a couple of amendments I would like to propose. I think for the debate on those two…
No. 1506 deals with the mineral rights at Rocky Flats. This basically will provide for the Secretary to purchase these mineral rights. There is money that has been provided for this in previous legislation and that is pending. This allows…
That provision is before the OMB, so I cannot publicly state their position until we get a decision back from OMB.
As I have discussed with the Chairman's staff--I assume you are talking about the amendment on the mineral rights.
We may very well have to vote on these pending amendments. I would like to have them available for that purpose. I would like to continue to talk with the staff of the Department of Energy and the chairman and his staff. But if necessary…
I send to the desk amendment No. 1418. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The clerk will report. The assistant legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from Colorado [Mr. Allard], for himself and Mr. McConnell, proposes an amendment…
The proper request is, I ask for their consideration. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The amendments are pending.
I have a rather lengthy statement on this amendment. There is still some time, I understand, on the Robust Nuclear Earth Penetrator; is that correct?
The only difference would be that the listing of the sponsors on there should list Allard and Salazar. Otherwise there is no difference. Maybe we are okay to move forward. Is that correct, Mr. President?
That is my understanding. I thank the chairman of the Energy and Water Committee and I thank the chairman of the Armed Services Committee. Amendment No. 1098
I will get back on the subject of the Interior appropriations bill, if I might. I start out my comments by thanking Senator Burns, my good friend and colleague from Montana, chairman of the Interior Appropriations Subcommittee, and the…