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Expressed another way, $23 billion could fund nearly all of the Highway Trust Fund--$25.2 billion in 2002--or all of NIH-- $14.294 billion in 2002--and all of EPA--$7.398 billion in 2002. Mr. President, if we are making a mistake, we ought…
I do want to go back to 1993, as many of my colleagues have done, and discuss the Deficit-Reduction Act of 1993. Since I only have 10 minutes, I will not go into detail about the one that happened in 1990 under President Bush's watch. Both…
this amendment addresses the need to keep the budget in balance over the long haul. The budget resolution we are considering today will bring us into balance by 2002. I support that budget resolution, that budget effort. But after that…
I have two final comments to make regarding this resolution commemorating the 15th anniversary of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. First, the recognition of the vision, the heart, the soul, and the leadership behind it, a remarkable man, Jan…
along with my colleague, my good friend, Senator Chuck Hagel from my home State of Nebraska, we are offering the Vietnam Veterans Memorial resolution to remember this memorial, but also to remind Americans that the possibility for healing…
I want to thank some of the people who helped in bringing this legislation to the floor. When Senator Brownback initially approached me with the idea of introducing this legislation on the House side just a month ago, I was not sure that…
Mr. Chairman, I do rise in strong support of H.R. 1385. As has been suggested, the bill already eliminates nearly 70 programs, directs more money to States and local communities, and it does enable individuals to make an informed decision…
I rise in support of Mr. McKeon's amendment to authorize the establishment of the National Commission on the Cost of Higher Education, and provide it with $650,000 in funding. It is important to note, of course, that Mr. McKeon fully…
I am pleased to support this CFE Flank Treaty today. It is good for the security of the United States and the security of our NATO allies. This treaty modifies the Conventional Forces in Europe Treaty. This treaty was reached in 1990…
last Friday, Nebraska lost one of its finest. Former University of Nebraska football coach and athletic director Bob Devaney passed away, but not before leaving a legacy that will never be forgotten in the Cornhusker State and in the rank…
Mr. Speaker, ask any school official to identify the one program in their school in which costs have increased dramatically and that person will probably identify the special education program. Ask any parents of a disabled child the…
today I rise in support and in tribute to Roger Kassebaum from Millard North High School in Omaha, NE. Roger is a high school teacher there and the lead curriculum design teacher for NASA's KidSat program. KidSat is a program in…
earlier this year I had the distinct pleasure and the great honor of chairing the 45th annual National Prayer Breakfast here in Washington. Now, this is an annual event that is hosted by the Senate prayer group and the House prayer group…
for most Americans a buck doesn't go very far. A dollar will not buy a cup of coffee at Starbucks, it will not buy a comic book at the 7-11, it will not buy a package of batteries at the True Value store, or even a gallon of gas at the…
I rise today in support of striking condition 33 from the resolution of ratification of the Chemical Weapons Convention. Condition 33 would bar the United States from ratifying the convention until the President can certify with high…
More than 95 percent of farmers and ranchers are self-employed and generally pay the full cost of their insurance coverage themselves. Our bill makes a real difference to them as well. I am involved in this issue because it is vitally…
we are engaged in an important debate--a debate about privacy, liberty, and the role of Government in our lives. The American people want less Government, less regulation and less taxes. They want less hassle and more respect from their…
we hear a lot about the life of the mother, but that is in this bill, right here. It says, ``it is necessary to save the life of a mother whose life is endangered by a physical disorder, illness or injury.'' Mr. Speaker, in the name of…