
This is, I think, a major policy and funding decision that I believe we're ready to commit to today.
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This is, I think, a major policy and funding decision that I believe we're ready to commit to today.

I was very disappointed that the budget request only provided NSF with $5.75 billion for 2005.

We understand, in the Challenge Grants--then I want to get to the Next Generation Grants--that you received about $36 million worth of requests.

I want to begin by thanking the Chairman Christopher Bond and Ranking Minority Member Barbara Mikulski

Is the $36 million you have gotten in requests, are these real organizations that could use real help for which we have modest resources?

We believe in the State programs. We believe that ultimately while we look at these wonderful new programs, the large ones, that ultimately the heart and soul of AmeriCorps is what goes on at the local level.

If you could furnish to the committee essentially a sequencing of the calendar if you will, so that we can get a sense of time frame.

we request that you take no action to stop, suspend, or terminate any contracts or employment in connection with the final servicing mission until this study is completed.

I remain committed to NSF, but this year's budget is the most difficult we have seen in years.

I am still disappointed. This is not an NSF budget. It's an OMB budget.

Senator Bond and I are committed to doubling NSF's budget. It's bi-partisan and bi-cameral.

the red light is blinking. We're going to wait for your opinions and also the Academy on this.

Senator Mikulski and I have some very strong views, and we are united in those views.