This closed-door briefing was for specifics. They didn't have specifics.

92--or approximately 60 percent--of those 155 requests were granted under the broad justification that notice would have the result of 'seriously jeopardizing an investigation.'

Senator Specter [continuing]. Cheesesteak?

Get the children active on sports.

Senator Specter. Good.

Dr. Gladish, that's a fine theoretical answer. Now, time is almost up, so I'm going to yield to Senator Harkin.

Senator Specter--who has long-championed community health promotion programs--and Senator Harkin--who recently introduced YMCA-endorsed legislation that contains many excellent provisions aimed at strengthening community-based health…

Well, thank you, Mr. Mann.

I would encourage you to do that, because I believe it will prove out that it'll be a savings by preventing further ailments.

Mr. Rule, we'd be interested if you would provide, in a written response, the amplification of the comment you made that your program is cost effective--saves money, doesn't cost money.

At least two in Pennsylvania, Mr. Secretary?

I thank you for holding this hearing and I look forward to our continued work together.

Senator Specter. Dr. Gladish, could you devise a program which would be directed to Philadelphia cheesesteaks?

Would you provide the subcommittee with the written materials which show the cost savings?

I think that it could fit within the contour as to what the President has said...

You know, this is exactly the kind of program that we need--this one and ones like it--to save money and to make the American people healthier in a way that's not going to involve cutting services, but, rather, empowering people with…

Mr. Secretary, on the issue of the funding in Iraq, when the $87 billion was requested...

I would appreciate it. And there's one other request which the family has made.