Richard Shelby actually said...

one of the most results-driven aspects of our entire Federal budget.

In other words, it is taxpayers' money you are asking for here. Right? $120 million.

it would be irresponsible to ignore the concerns about the CLASS program's long-term sustainability in its current form.

I am concerned that the new chronic disease grant program will create a scenario where the rich get richer and the poor get poorer.