On the recordFebruary 26, 2004
You've asked for a $124 million increase. Right now it is very difficult to find that.
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congress.govYou've asked for a $124 million increase. Right now it is very difficult to find that.
Discussing funding challenges for Superfund clean-ups.
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Well, that is good. I appreciate that. Thank you for that. We would love to be able to fund this and the other things, but we do have a tight budget.
Thank you very much, Mr. McConnell. I regret to tell you that you come before us at a time of very stretched budgets.
EPA's actions will save an estimated 8,300 premature deaths, avoid 5,500 cases of chronic bronchitis and prevent 17,600 cases of acute bronchitis in children each year.
I am delighted to hear that you have Tar Creek taken care of, and get you off my back for funding it.