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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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Feb 25, 2015

On the Network for Manufacturing Innovation, given our fiscal constraints, how would you balance the funding request for this new initiative with that of necessary funding for core programs, such as the Decennial Census?

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Feb 25, 2015

We need accurate weather, whether you're Oklahoma or Wisconsin worrying about a tornado.

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Feb 25, 2015

Satellite servicing is absolutely important to our national interest.

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Feb 25, 2015

I will direct this question to the FBI Director.

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Feb 25, 2015

If they can complete them, we would not need to spend that money with Russia; right?

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Feb 25, 2015

Madam Secretary, thank you for appearing today before the subcommittee.

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Feb 25, 2015

We appreciate that. We will continue to look at that.

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Feb 25, 2015

the investigation will be complete and when findings and recommendations may be released.

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Feb 25, 2015

the agency needs a new ship, because the fleet is aging, as you pointed out.

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Feb 25, 2015

Thank you, General Bolden. The Government Accountability Office (GAO) found that NASA's cost estimates for the SLS and Orion projects do not extend beyond the first flight for the combined system, and the 2016 budget before us bears this…

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Feb 25, 2015

I believe that it is critical for you to return the Office of Attorney General to its constitutional purpose, which is to enforce the laws of the land, not the decrees and whims of the President.

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Feb 25, 2015

I have very deep concerns. I am concerned that we could be having a threat to the balanced space program.

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