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Bill Jefferson Clinton served as the 42nd President of the United States from January 20, 1993, to January 20, 2001. A member of the Democratic Party, he previously held the position of Governor of Arkansas from 1983 to 1992. During his presidency, Clinton focused on several key policies, including welfare reform, economic growth, and healthcare reform. His administration is noted for achieving a budget surplus and for the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).
I thank the managers for working with Senator Enzi, Senator Schumer and myself on a compromise to ensure that our concerns are addressed. We understand that they have committed to pursue language in the conference report that expresses the…
my cosponsor and I, Senator Enzi of Wyoming, are offering this amendment today, which is a bipartisan amendment. The sponsors include Senators Murray, Grassley, Cantwell, Smith, Wyden, Schumer, Harkin, Stabenow, Kerry, Dodd, Lieberman, and…
Now, there have been some news reports lately that have argued that the Adoption Incentives Program has put children in dangerous situations by creating a strong financial incentive to place children for adoption out of foster care without…
I absolutely agree. And I would build on your remarks by adding that if States are not making the safety and well-being of the child paramount they are endangering their Title-IV-E funds, which is a much larger pot of money than the small…
I very much appreciate all the time that has gone into this act. And I am pleased that we are going to work together to have the General Accounting Office look into what is the best way to structure the adoption incentives formula so that…
I too am pleased to reach this milestone. When my husband and I worked to establish the program in 1997, we hoped that this program would become half the success that it has. My husband set a goal of doubling the number of children adopted…
Of course, as the number of children in foster care declines, as it has in New York City, it becomes increasingly difficult for states to qualify for adoption incentive awards. In order to receive such a bonus, states must exceed the…
One way that we might consider to help States provide the full range of adoption services is to tap into the pot of unspent funds in the Adoption Incentives Program. Last year $45 million was appropriated for the purpose of awarding…
In summary, I am offering this amendment because I believe that the Draft National CARES Plan and the process used to develop it are deeply flawed. The Plan has not adequately taken into account the impact of these proposals on long term…
I appreciate greatly the understanding of my friend and colleague. I am somewhat concerned, however. We have many charts, but I will not go into them, under the circumstances. They are very clear that there has not been adequate…
I would like to ask today that Senator Kohl and other members of the Appropriations Committee give consideration to a matter of great importance to me. Few would disagree that we are living in an increasingly complex world. It is a world…
On September 14, I was pleased to have the opportunity to host our second annual Farm Day, an event that I derive great pleasure from. While showcasing agriculture, our State's No. 1 industry, my excitement was put in check by some…
USDA grants have paid for the purchase of over 50 electronic benefit transfer machines. Now it is up to us to make sure this investment proves to be a worthwhile one. Though there are already positive reports about the use of this new…
It is our intent that this funding flexibility not come at the expense of other worthy RUS loan or grant programs.
I support the effort spearheaded by my colleagues, Senator Burns and Senator Dorgan, and have serious objections to the Bush administration's proposal to gut the only national program we've ever enacted to get broadband high speed Internet…
As I explained in my letter to the Committee dated April 16, 2003, without our help in funding the Tree Assistance Program (TAP), most, if not all cherry growers will not be able to afford the costs of replanting on top of the estimated 20…
That is correct. We depend on farmers for the food on our tables but rarely do we contemplate the vital part farmers and growers play in our local and State economies. On April 3, 2003, Mother Nature dealt our New York cherry growers an…
This letter, which does give us the basis for further efforts to try to get to the bottom of these issues concerning indoor air, is a very welcome step forward. Again, although it is not enough, it is not what the inspector general had in…
I am also very appreciative of the opportunity to speak to the nomination of Governor Leavitt to be the Administrator of the EPA on a particular issue of grave concern to me and to my constituents. On August 21, 2003, the inspector general…
Indeed I did have a relationship with Ms. Lewinsky that was not appropriate.
He brought out about 48 percent, which is almost what came out the first time they could vote.
I believe it is essential the Senate and our Congress be on record standing against hate and bias and discrimination, and particularly the kind of anti- Semitism that flowed at the meeting yesterday in Malaysia.
I am an original cosponsor to the Bayh- Nelson amendment to this Supplemental Appropriations bill. This amendment would authorize the President to lend $10 billion in reconstruction funds to the Iraqi Governing Council or its recognized…
I strongly support the Dorgan amendment. I think it is the right thing for Iraq. I think it is the right thing for our country. It sets the right tone about how we are going to be dealing with this situation going forward. It lays down a…
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