Intent? When 90 percent went uncompetitively?

We are going to give you money, and we are going to ask you to enforce it.

I just do not think that it is befitting a great Nation like ours, that has put so much stock in human rights and the value of children, to make sure that children are not abused, and make sure that they get a decent education, and that…

I have been contacted by a number of Iowans who have told me that Wage and Hour in Iowa is telling them that if they belong to a union, they cannot ask Wage and Hour to intervene on their behalf in resolving Family Medical Leave Act…

What is this effort? What has been achieved?

I think it's very interesting, to hear the testimony this morning.

Is there money in the budget to continue this program and could you tell us what we need to do in terms of funding for your Institute or some way to be sure that study is continued at an aggressive level?

The Combating Autism Act of 2006, which I cosponsored in the last Congress, was signed into law in December.

Cardiovascular disease affects nearly 80 million people in our country and continues to be the leading cause of death from disease.

This is of special interest to my constituents because Mississippi has more cardiovascular disease than any other State.

Many Americans are searching for improved therapies and cures for these debilitating diseases.

Education in this field, just like in all medical fields--is very important.

Since the month of April has been designated by the Senate as 'National Autism Awareness Month,' it is fitting that we have a discussion on this important issue during this time.

Our goal, of course, is to have a healthier America and make sure that the therapies and cures that are being discovered as a result of this research are translated into patient care and improving the health of individuals in our country.

I am pleased the Committee has four NIH Institute Directors with us today to discuss the budget.

We want to be sure that the budget request is as generous as it can be as well as the appropriations that follow.

It's very interesting. Well, we thank you for the good work that you're doing.

We must be sure that we are protecting our children at the same time.