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Richard Shelby is a former United States Senator from Alabama, serving from January 3, 1987, until January 3, 2021. A member of the Republican Party, Shelby was known for his work on various committees, including Appropriations and Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Throughout his tenure, he focused on issues such as military funding, economic development, and infrastructure improvements in Alabama.
I agree, Mr. President, on the importance of the Federal Government's role in maintaining a safe interstate highway system and will work with the chairwoman and other interested Senators to fulfill the federal commitment and maintain the…
Yes. Title VIII covers any still-classified U.S. Government records that are related to crimes committee by the Japanese Imperial Government during World War II.
Yes, it is. Section 305 deals solely with the application of U.S. law to U.S. Intelligence activities. It does not address the question of the lawfulness of such activities under the laws of foreign countries, and it is in no respect meant…
That is certainly our intent. If a future law is to qualify under section 305 of this bill, we would expect its status as implementing legislation to be stated in the law, or some other contemporaneous legislative history.
I fear that the language of the report could have unintended consequences for the on-going efforts to modernize the National Security Agency. The report mandates that the NSA manage its modernization effort as though it were a traditional…
I recognize that the Four Bears Bridge is an important priority for my colleagues and I will work with Senator Dorgan, Senator Conrad, Indian Affairs Committee Chairman Campbell and Indian Affairs Committee Vice Chairman Inouye to identify…
But in the 4 years that I have shared the responsibility of managing this bill with Senator Lautenberg, holding hearings on Transportation appropriations issues, working to improve transportation safety, working to improve the efficiency…
I share the Senator from Mississippi's view that the research program proposed by Jackson State University would make an important contribution to multi-modal transportation research.
I assure the Senator from California that I will continue to consult with NHTSA regarding the design and reliability of the small size dummies. I believe it is critical that these dummies be satisfactorily developed in time for compliance…
However, since I heard the chairman of the Environment and Public Works Committee and the ranking member of the Environment and Public Works Committee come out in opposition to this measure, I could not miss the opportunity to stand with…
I take a few moments to commend the Senator from Nebraska for his remarks. I think he speaks for most of us, if not all of us. He speaks eloquently in congratulating the Army. That is something we shouldn't forget: The role of the Army…
It says in the bill: Provided further, That notwithstanding Public Law 105-178 as amended, or any other provision of law, funds authorized under section 110 of title 23, United States Code, for the fiscal year 2000 shall be apportioned…
I also want to note that in the Senator's tax bill and in the House tax bill, some of these restrictions on life insurance consolidation have been addressed.
I rise today to honor a number of American heroes. During World War Two, over 6,300 sailors and Marines were members of the crew of the Battleship U.S.S. Alabama. The ship and crew were instrumental in the defeat of both Germany and Japan…
This bill clarifies the law by amending the FECA to prohibit donations by foreign nationals to a national committee of a political party.
I simply wanted to make certain that state councils, which are non-profit entities, would qualify for participation in the teacher training partnerships.
Under Title II of the pending legislation, entitled Improving Teacher quality, the Secretary of Education is authorized to make teacher training partnership grants. These partnerships may include non-profit education organizations…
I know this initiative was of interest to the senior Senator from Wisconsin and that you had requested funds so that your State and the other Midwestern states could complete detailed implementation planning. As you know, we were unable to…
Yes, we appreciate the concerns raised by the Senators from Delaware. We agree with the House Report language and want to assure you that we will work with you to ensure that these additional overhead costs are not imposed on the airport…
Yes, Senator, I am aware of the success of the state of New Mexico's initial two-week demonstration of the Northern New Mexico Park and Ride.
My colleague from Utah is correct in his understanding of this situation. Since the Federal Highway Administration already has a relationship developed with UDOT, the Committee included the state agency to facilitate the flow of these…
The FAA contract tower program has been proven to be a very cost-effective way for the FAA and local airports to work as partners to improve air traffic safety in many smaller communities. In fact, the Department of Transportation…
I think what we need to do in the next few weeks, working together with some of my colleagues like Senator Kerrey and others on the other side of the aisle, is to let our colleagues know what this is and what it does. If we pass this…
If the State is able to use CDBG money for buyouts, this will certainly help them meet the demand for buyouts that currently exceed the funding made available through the hazard mitigation program. Is it correct that States eligible for…
I am familiar with it. This project is being developed at the National Aviation and Transportation Center on Long Island and is anticipated to provide an intermodal transportation simulation training, education and planning asset for the…
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