I agree with his understanding that the conferees intend that Universal Community Homes is the appropriate applicant for the funds provided for a job training and business center Central and South Philadelphia.

I am well aware that the New England region has had to make significant reductions in health care costs, in part because of the VA funding formula.

The statement of the managers is not intended to limit the EPA's authority with respect to dredging contaminated sediments that pose a substantial threat to public health or the environment where EPA has found, consistent with its…

Sunday evening in St. Charles, MO, I was attending a picnic. Late in the afternoon a bright-eyed, starry-eyed 10-year-old boy came in. He had just witnessed something that is truly historic. I told the young man I hoped he had a really…

It is a great honor and with pleasure that I introduce this resolution for myself, Mr. Ashcroft, the Senator from California, and others who may wish to join us. Yesterday, I was on this floor describing a very difficult predicament that…

I rise today as a proud St. Louis Cardinals baseball fan. I have been a St. Louis Cardinals fan a lot longer than I have been a U.S. Senator, and I have never been more proud of the team, nor of the city and the State which supports that…

as I indicated, we have talked with the manager and the ranking member of the measure about a provision that I have offered with respect to the development of weapons of mass destruction in Iraq. I thank them for their willingness to…

Mr. President, in light of the continued proliferation issues which surround the world and the Middle East in particular, I believe that now, more than ever, it is important for the United States to maintain its vigilance with respect to…

This is part of a continuing campaign of harassment against the Navy's No. 1 program, the No. 1 program of the U.S. Navy. This campaign has had a long, and to date totally unsuccessful, history. We all know the problems in the court…

I recall the effort of my colleague on behalf of his constituents in Lorain, and am happy that we were able to be of some assistance. ... These funds would be utilized for the establishment of the Community College's distance learning…

I rise today to recognize Ozanam in Kansas City, Missouri for its service to the community. For fifty years, Ozanam has been helping children and families in turmoil. Ozanam facility and staff help children reach their full potential and…

frankly, I am not aware of this problem, but I sincerely appreciate the Senator from Connecticut raising it because it sounds like a very serious problem. I can assure the Senator, our staffs and we will work with the Senator to try to get…

The bill allows HUD to direct 25% of the funds allocated for the HUD Section 811 toward tenant-based rental assistance for people with disabilities--$48.5 million. Congress has allowed HUD to transfer these funds for ``mainstream''…

I agree. As my colleague knows, non-profit organizations that traditionally serve persons with severe mental and physical disabilities are a critical part of the success of the section 811 program. Any federal programs intended to meet the…

Indeed they would, Senator Chafee. Our only goal here is to prevent the issuance of federal regulations designed solely for the purpose of Kyoto Protocol implementation. We have funded these EPA programs for the upcoming fiscal year and…

the Burns amendment is very important. There was a question whether it was going to be included in the NASA reauthorization. If the NASA reauthorization does move, if that can move, then we would drop the amendment in conference to allow…

Madam President--I would like to take some time to talk about the Clean Water and Safe Drinking Water Revolving Loan Funds. First, let me say that the Clean Water Act has been one of our most successful environmental statues. Our success…

Although the Appropriations Subcommittee on VA, HUD, and Independent Agencies was able to increase the drinking water SRF for fiscal year 1999 to $800 million, it is impossible to expect the DWSRF to fund new projects where there is not a…

I have a managers' amendment to offer, and I offer it en bloc. It has been cleared on both sides. First, there are a number of technical amendments. Second, for Senators Campbell, Stevens, and Mack, there are several amendments to ensure…

Through the Sweetwater Branch/Payne's Prairie Stormwater Protection Initiative, the City of Gainsville, Florida is attempting to tackle a very critical and complex problem that confronts not only Gainesville, but ultimately the drinking…

I appreciate Senator Craig's concern for the City of McCall, its environment, the burdens imposed by federal requirements, and the very real need that this and other communities have to comply with federal mandates as economically as…

It is my understanding, now that the Line-item veto has been declared unconstitutional, that the VA can go ahead and spend the $900,000 that was appropriated in the FY 1998 VA/HUD Appropriations bill, and I strongly encourage the VA to do…

I agree that there are greater housing needs in this country than can be met by this bill, though I believe the Committee has done a good job of trying to reconcile a lot of conflicting priorities. Naturally it would be the intent of this…

I am of the opinion that the VA can and should spend the $900,000 for the national veterans cemetery in Oklahoma. If for some reason, the Administration determines that the money is not available to be spent in FY 1998, or does not reach a…

I urge the Federal Emergency Management Agency to consider funding the pilot program so that we can assess its success prior to the Fiscal Year 2000 appropriations process.