Mr. President, this amendment No. 1471 is our amendment, and it would modernize the formula by which this money is distributed. This formula is 34 years old. It privileges a handful of States over the vast majority--I think the number is…
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Marco Antonio Rubio is an American politician and attorney currently serving as the junior United States senator from Florida, a position he has held since January 5, 2011. A member of the Republican Party, Rubio has been an influential figure in Florida politics and has focused on issues such as immigration reform, foreign policy, and economic growth. He gained national prominence during his 2016 presidential campaign, where he emphasized a vision for a strong national defense and a robust economy.
Mr. President, in my remaining time-- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator has no time remaining.
Mr. President, I just want to state that we are not changing the formula. There is an extra zero, and it is literally a typo, the kind of typo people make every single day in the Senate. Instead of saying ``.025,'' it says ``.0025.''…
I ask unanimous consent for an additional 30 seconds. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection? Without objection.
Just saying we’re going to spend a trillion dollars on this doesn’t mean you care more. It means you’re going to spend more of other people’s money, taxpayer money, and run up the debt.
In the short time that I have been here in Washington, nothing has frustrated me more than false choices like the one that president laid out tonight.
Congress recently appropriated massive sums for various broadband-related purposes, including $3.2 billion in subsidies for low-income Americans in the recent COVID-19 relief bill.
The Clean Water State Revolving Fund is an incredibly important funding mechanism that provides low-interest loans to states.
I am incredibly concerned about the Biden Administration's decision to upend decades of bipartisan agreement by failing to include the Hyde Amendment in the proposed budget.
The Hyde Amendment disproportionately impacts the growing number of low-income, women of color who are enrolled in Medicaid, and is a barrier to expanding access to healthcare.
I think any withdrawal that takes place in that country must be conducted in a manner that is coordinated among our military, diplomatic, and intelligence partners, and in close consultation with our NATO allies.





