How would you suggest Congress equitably allocate that funding to make sure that Mississippi receives its fair share?
But under the disaster program, is there such a formula?
I think that I heard all of you say that you would suggest some changes to the program.
Those funds need to continue to be targeted at those individuals.
I hope, Senator Landrieu, that you will read my summary of pleas from applicants, asking for justice and fairness.
I am familiar with that arbitrary cap placed on allocations to States by Congress.
So the Mississippi money came in one tranche. Two tranches? What was your first?
Wouldn't it be prudent to continue the program and conduct a study that actually compares students who use scholarships ...
Mr. Secretary, I know I was not in Congress when the original DC Opportunity Scholarship Program passed...
It has made a tremendous difference. So many people are facing foreclosure, cannot come back to our State, are in terrib...
But if my memory serves me correctly, only about 40 percent of all the residents in the city were homeowners.
I think that our family story is very similar to thousands and thousands and thousands.
I want to commend you for having this hearing today on the role of the CDBG program in disaster recovery.
I do not think there is a governor, other than Governor Barbour--because this was his experience, so I can personally un...
I believe that CDBG needs a formula for an initial tranche of money for rapid initial response.
And how much money did the State get in the first tranche? Mississippi got its $5.5 billion and how much did Louisiana g...
I feel the need, though, to reiterate that although Census Day may officially last 1 day, its impact is felt over the co...
I do not have any doubt that Dr. Groves is up to the challenge and that he commands the respect both inside and outside ...
