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Richard Shelby

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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.

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Mar 8, 2011

Social Security is unbalanced because contributions are insufficient to provide the promised benefits.

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Mar 8, 2011

Well, a lot of people all over America, realize that this stimulus package, this money was--once it ran out, it was gone.

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Mar 8, 2011

Through CAL and QDD, cases receive expedited processing within the context of the existing disability determination process.

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Mar 8, 2011

While I do not agree myself with Congress appropriating $120 million for an insolvent program, it makes even less sense to me to spend $93.5 million of that funding to promote a program that we know is structured currently to fail.

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Mar 8, 2011

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

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Mar 8, 2011

Let's pump them up. If they're not working, let's find out why they're not working.

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Mar 8, 2011

A lot of people all over America realize that this stimulus package, this money was--once it ran out, it was gone.

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Mar 8, 2011

In fiscal year 2012, I believe we need to make cuts to our discretionary budget. I don't think we have any choice.

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Mar 8, 2011

I am sure it is a concern of the two colleagues of mine.

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Mar 8, 2011

if we can get them back in the workforce, it will help them readjust to civilian life, because they've gone through a heck of a lot.

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Mar 8, 2011

I believe the need for an entity to straddle the world's research and industry is clear.

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