We're going to have to look at the consequences of deferring new space and earth science missions.

We can't do space science without our astronauts and we know that.

He says the life of the wonderful Hubble telescope is worth the risk.

He also says, that no matter what mission is undertaken by the astronauts on the shuttle there must be absolute compliance with the full implementation of the CAIB.

I am sure my colleague from Maryland will have a few things to say about Hubble, but I know that world class science is being done, and can be done, for years to come with this famous telescope, and we should be sure that we are not giving…

I have been and will continue to be a strong supporter of NSF and a robust budget for NSF.

Supporting NSF supports NIH.

Let us support it. At NSF, it is referred to as STEP.

What are your challenges in the area of nursing, x-ray technology?

Cost?

But Mr. Administrator----

Instead of a great feeling of joy and relief, senior citizens are now facing anxiety and also disappointment. Disappointment at how skimpy, and anxiety about what they could lose, rather than what they could gain.

I think the investments do need to be sustained over time, because it is not a one-shot fix.

Be careful with contracting out, Mr. Secretary.

But would you be looking at, say, extra money for people who have been serving more than 200 days, more than 400 days?

I do not want to give up on the HOPE VI framework.

I am very concerned about the issues related to the elderly housing and we would welcome your ideas on what we are doing and can do about housing for the elderly as well as in public housing.

Could you tell me why HUD should determine minimum rents and not the local public housing authorities?