Thad Cochran: “I think we are trying to do it in a way that is paid for, but also sticks with the sequester and the caps that are…”

I am concerned that the 22 percent funding cut proposed for NIH could negatively affect longstanding research endeavors.

If we go back in sequestration, what affect would it have on the Corps of Engineers, Mr. Speer?

I wish to honor former Senator Pete V. Domenici of New Mexico, who passed away September 13 in Albuquerque. It was a privilege to call Pete a friend and to work with him as a Senate colleague and member of the Appropriations Committee…

Mr. Chairman, let me join you in congratulating our panel here and the participation you're bringing to this challenge.