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Betty McCollum
@bettymccollum· Democratic · MN· Apr 10, 2018

If we--what is the big thing around here, see something, say something.

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Betty McCollum
@bettymccollum· Democratic · MN· Apr 10, 2018

Just to be clear, the Library's internal process does not go away. It is still available to employees.

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Betty McCollum
@bettymccollum· Democratic · MN· Apr 10, 2018

So part of what comes to mind is the length of time 180 days and you have an employee maybe who goes through mediation and maybe somebody decides to leave on their own, they are not happy in the office.

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Tina Smith
@tinasmith· Democratic · MN· Apr 10, 2018

This is a question of the solemn trust and obligation and agreement between the United States and our tribal nations.

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Betty McCollum
@bettymccollum· Democratic · MN· Apr 10, 2018

We are here to discuss President Trump's second budget.

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Betty McCollum
@bettymccollum· Democratic · MN· Apr 10, 2018

You clearly understand that there are some places that are just too precious to mine.

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Betty McCollum
@bettymccollum· Democratic · MN· Apr 10, 2018

I think when you turn over public documents that actually have Interior memos that are cited in a news source that that would be rather credible, if they are citing the Department.

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Betty McCollum
@bettymccollum· Democratic · MN· Apr 10, 2018

I think from the chair's statement, and you will hear from my statement, there is something that we 100 percent agree on, and that is the Smithsonian has a special place on the Mall and in our Nation.

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Betty McCollum
@bettymccollum· Democratic · MN· Apr 10, 2018

But as we all know, more work remains to be done, and the total Federal share of the National Air and Space Museum is going to reach $650 million.

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Betty McCollum
@bettymccollum· Democratic · MN· Apr 10, 2018

Furthermore, the Smithsonian's overall facilities condition index rating from the National Research Council is considered poor, and the Smithsonian's backlog of deferred maintenance and repair is estimated at $890 million.

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Betty McCollum
@bettymccollum· Democratic · MN· Apr 10, 2018

Mr. Chair, I will be 105. I might be there, but I will not be serving in Congress, I can guarantee that.

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Betty McCollum
@bettymccollum· Democratic · MN· Apr 10, 2018

what are the next steps for the Arts and Industries Building, and are you having fundraising campaigns? What can we do to lend our voice and support as you build enthusiasm for this very special museum to make sure it is not forgotten on…

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Betty McCollum
@bettymccollum· Democratic · MN· Apr 10, 2018

But part of the challenge that we are struggling with is four acting directors since 2015 does not allow for a whole lot of continuity.

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Betty McCollum
@bettymccollum· Democratic · MN· Apr 10, 2018

any reduction to Indian Health Service funding would be a detriment.

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Betty McCollum
@bettymccollum· Democratic · MN· Apr 10, 2018

If we do not look at the big picture about what is happening in some of these other agencies where there is collaboration and there are further reductions in cuts, we won't know what this means to Indian Country and the work that we are…

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Betty McCollum
@bettymccollum· Democratic · MN· Apr 10, 2018

I am glad Ms. Pingree asked about the creativity aspect of it because we talk about a lot about STEM here in Washington, D.C. But when I am at home in Minnesota, we talk about STEAM because we add the arts.

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Betty McCollum
@bettymccollum· Democratic · MN· Apr 10, 2018

Mr. Chair, there is nothing more controversial than what someone's garden should look like because we all have our own vision.

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