They tried to consolidate the 38 Federal law enforcement assistance programs like COPS, et cetera, into three competitive grant programs.

I would encourage you, if you are thinking about any changes, to certainly reach out to State and local people because they really rely on those grants, and that is, in a lot of ways--in a lot of places and a lot of ways, that is really…

I just want to make sure that we are not dropping something that we really need.

Can you talk about the specific activities you plan to carry out with the additional funding?

I look forward to having the opportunity to work with my colleagues on this subcommittee to consider the budget requests.

I want to work to keep the Legislative Branch of government operating efficiently and as wise stewards of the taxpayers' money.

thanks to Senator Pryor, the gift shop has increased its program to evaluate its products and ensure compliance

the policy is that if they are former staffers, they shouldn't be there.

That seems awfully high to me.

I would like to see the breakdown.

Do you know how much the encryption adds to the cost?