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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.
Today I am proud to co-sponsor legislation that will designate Rocky Mountain National Park as 'wilderness.' This legislation will protect an area that was formed millions of years ago when massive glaciers carved an impressive landscape…
I would like to respond to this concern about drug companies investing relatively little and having huge returns. That doesn't apply to every drug. Obviously, when you are developing a product for the market, there will be some that work…
I came to the floor today to express my surprise that any Member of this body could attempt to characterize the current political situation as one in which the administration is failing to work with Congress. Any realistic discussion of…
My wife Joan and I were horrified at the violence and bloodshed at Virginia Tech on Monday. I was already preparing to come to the floor today to speak on another tragedy. Today marks the eighth anniversary of the Columbine murders. Next…
I believe that our Nation's national security is strengthened by our possession of such weapons.
It's my experience here in the Senate that this is a chronic problem with the Department of Energy losing track of computers.
My question is, do you have money to make sure that you have proper controls over our Nation's classified information?
I rise today to clarify my position on stem cell research. As a veterinarian I understand the need for research and scientific advancement. Current law does not prohibit any sort of stem cell research. In fact, all forms of stem cell…
I believe, as many do in this body, the current situation in Iraq is not sustainable but that it requires positive change, not defeatism. I think the worst thing we could do would be to give the terrorists of the world an opportunity to…
This is an amendment that puts in reconciliation language a 1-percent reduction in spending in the mandatory programs that have been identified as having fraud, waste, and abuse. It excludes Armed Services, Veterans, and Social Security…
The budget spends $88 billion over 5 years on ineffective programs and raises taxes by $900 billion to do so. My amendment reduces spending by 25 percent on programs rated ineffective by OMB's program assessment rating tool. PART has…