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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.
When the administration promulgated these rules, they acknowledged the need for additional scientific studies to attempt to validate their actions. Considering the current controversy surrounding the lack of scientific evidence for the air…
Yes, the committee fully funded the President's request under the Transit Planning and Research Program. I will be happy to work with the distinguished Senator from California during conference committee consideration of this issue.
The committee is aware that States have prefinanced construction projects authorized under the Appalachian highway program are reimbursed at 70 percent Federal share, while those States expending funds for the new mileage receive an…
I am aware of the structure research that the Senator from Michigan has described and will work with him to ensure that his interests are recognized during conference committee consideration of this matter.
Yes, on behalf of the subcommittee, I would agree that the efficiency of Atlanta's Hartsfield International Airport is important to the Nation and vital to the Southeast. The FAA should issue an LOI for construction of a commuter runway at…
Yes, the Senate will ensure that the SLSDC is adequately funded and has the resources it needs to operate effectively and efficiently, whether or not the PBO legislation is enacted into law.
Yes, I believe that the project, as the Senator describes it, would be an excellent example of the type of work intended to be funded under this program.
I'm glad the Senate brought this matter to the attention of the full Senate. Although you and I discussed this matter during committee consideration of the bill, I am pleased to have the opportunity to explain this matter to the rest of…
Again, the Senator from Michigan is correct. That distribution will be determined when Congress works out whatever transportation law will replace ISTEA.
This bill simply provides an overall limitation on States' highway obligations from the highway trust fund of $21.8 billion and is completely silent on its distribution among the States.
I would be glad to work with him on exploring funding possibilities for an initiative which could protect our children from injuries sustained in automobile accidents.
If I could add a few more comments to the remarks made by the distinguished Senator from Rhode Island. The Senator from Rhode Island is a distinguished veteran of the Senate. He has been here and has made his presence felt. He chairs a…
I oppose the public disclosure of the overall level of intelligence funding as proposed by the Torricelli amendment. It does not take an act of Congress to declassify the top line of intelligence spending. The President of the United…
I think just about everybody in the Senate would agree that whatever tax bill we enact this year should meet a standard of fairness in the distributional impact on all Americans, on upper, middle and lower taxpayers, as he is talking…
The CBO, not the majority staff, is where this number comes from, $85 million that is a violation of the rule. Not the majority staff but the Congressional Budget Office itself.
We have an oral statement from the Budget Committee staff that this violates the concurrent resolution and will cost $85 million. They scored it that way.
This amendment will solve problems that agencies, the Office of Personal Management, and the Federal employee health benefit carriers have experienced with regard to payment of health care premiums by allowing agencies to advance the…
Section 613 prohibits the executive department from pooling or passing the hat for funds. This amendment allows for agencies to contribute funds to Federal executive boards when they are created. It is very tightly written, and it is…
This amendment strikes title VII of the bill. Because of the urgency of investigations of the church fires, this language was included in the agriculture appropriations bill. The President signed that bill on August 6. I understand that…
The Senator from Delaware talked about refundables. Why do we have in our bill a refundable tax credit? Basically, because many low-income people in America want to adopt a child and would not have the $5,000 tax liability, and thus would…
To my knowledge, these agencies did not request such a change. The system which existed for 15 years was fine. Certainly, if required to proceed with this reimbursement procedure they will comply. The support services are essential. Once…
Exactly. For 15 years this essential support is provided by WHCA and funded through the Defense Department. Now, because after 15 years someone has decided to interpret guidelines differently, we must alter the funding process and add…
Absolutely, the support is essential in order for the Secret Service to effectively carry out their protective mission. The 15-year practice of providing this support under the Presidential Assistance Act has worked well. Recently, because…
Historically the White House Communications Agency, commonly referred to as WHCA, has provided telecommunications support for the President in his role as Commander in Chief. WHCA, as part of its mission, has provided radio communications…
I disagree with premise of Senator Conrad's sense of the Senate amendment regarding the Air Force's National Missile Defense proposal. The program would violate the ABM Treaty and perhaps even the START I Treaty, the cornerstone of nuclear…
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