Andrea Joy Campbell: “First of all, as I am sure she knows, I have always been a big supporter of increased money going into breast cancer…”

“First of all, as I am sure she knows, I have always been a big supporter of increased money going into breast cancer research, as she has. And I commend her for the leadership she has taken on this issue. In fact, many of our colleagues have not only supported additional research money but have participated on our own time on Saturdays and Sundays in raising private funds for breast cancer research. The most common that we are aware of is the Susan Komen Foundation and The Run for the Cure, which is done all over the United States. Just a few weeks ago here in Washington, DC, we had something like 45,000 or 50,000 people that contributed money to run through the streets of Washington to help raise money for that very, very badly needed program. But I am a little concerned. She mentioned a few of the concerns already. But I am told that the chairman of the authorizing subcommittee, Senator Cochran, has some concerns about this proposal, as does Senator Stevens who will be here in about 25 minutes to make some comments on it, too. First, one of my concerns is certainly the administrative costs to the Postal Service. I think they would be significant, as I understand it. I would like to ask the Senator. Is there a provision that allows them to recoup their costs?”