01/30/2012
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"It has been over 5 years since we have done a hearing on the IHS budget, so this hearing is long overdue."
"I support the increase of $55 million more to fully pay contract support costs, and $100 million more to address the $2 billion backlog on the current Healthcare Facilities Construction List."
"It is impossible for me to overstate the significance of the Indian Health Service to the people of my State."
"I understand that, but I also recognize that given the timeline, this all happens after this administration is no longer in place."