Bob Kerrey: “I thank Senator Gorton for bringing this matter to the attention of the Senate. It is an incredible slip on the part of…”

“I thank Senator Gorton for bringing this matter to the attention of the Senate. It is an incredible slip on the part of the IHS to have neglected to request these needed funds. It appears that in previous years the IHS seriously underestimated the amount of funding that would be required to complete the design phase of this facility. This is why it is so puzzling that there was no request for additional funding in this budget year. Every delay in funding means increased project costs. My question to Senator Gorton and to Ranking Member Byrd is whether it is still possible for the Congress to find some funds in this appropriations measure to be sure these projects stay on track?”