$7 billion sounds like a lot of money and of course it is. However, given the breadth and depth of our nation's scientific talent and their capacity to transform the world through scientific and technological breakthroughs, $7 billion still leaves a lot of excellent ideas on the cutting room floor.
Lipinski emphasizes the need for more funding to support scientific innovation despite the large budget.
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Ultimately, the furloughs and long-distance service cuts are misguided, and weaken our national passenger rail service.
Are there ways the Federal Government can incentivize additional public-private partnerships in research efforts about cabin safety?
Thank you, Chairwoman Fletcher. Before I begin, I'd like to ask unanimous consent to enter into the record a letter cosigned by 31 scientific societies, universities, and energy advocates in support of the creation of an energy foundation.
the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee's Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Subcommittee examines the Surface Transportation Board's (STB) role in ensuring a robust passenger rail system.
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