I want to put that on the table and, you know, see if you have a response, but there's just, I think, a number of things and this is probably the biggest one of not unintended consequences but consequences that are out there that we need…
John Boozman
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John Nichols Boozman is an American politician and optometrist currently serving as the junior United States senator from Arkansas, a position he has held since January 5, 2011. A member of the Republican Party, Boozman has focused on various issues including agriculture, healthcare, and veterans' affairs during his tenure in the Senate. He has been an advocate for policies that support the agricultural community, often emphasizing the importance of collaboration between government and local farmers.
I can't recall a single year when the budget request for veterans health care went down.
I am concerned about the mandatory use of the project labor agreements, which can result in cost overruns and higher construction costs.
This year's budget request is $17.5 billion, a 6 percent decrease from the fiscal year 2024 enacted level of $18.7 billion.
This year's budget request is $17.5 billion, a 6 percent decrease from the fiscal year 2024 enacted level of $18.7 billion.
I am concerned about the mandatory use of the project labor agreements, which can result in cost overruns and higher construction costs.
Guam is an important strategic hub we all agree that plays a crucial role with INDOPACOM.
I think we could agree that the Budget Request can reasonably be characterized as tight and that's not your fault.
Great opportunity for veterans. The only thing that would be bad is if we couldn't--you know, once we've said the benefit is there.
I want to put that on the table and, you know, see if you have a response, but there's just, I think, a number of things and this is probably the biggest one of not unintended consequences but consequences that are out there that we need…
In my more than 20 years working on veterans issues in both the House and the Senate, I can't recall a single year when the budget request for veterans health care went down.





