But when you're given the legal language for--or the language in the bill itself, it seems like it is a way to circumvent what has been actually a decision of Congress, right now, on earmarks.

The ARNG has a 2.4 million square foot deficit in maintenance facilities nationwide.

I think that makes sense, if we can--assuming we move--once we move forward with the full appropriation for this fiscal year--please know that we're very concerned about that, as well--but, that you would consider moving that up.

Dr Robyn, noting that DOD still uses a goal of 90 percent to budget operations and maintenance (O&M) funding to sustain our facilities, does DOD currently have any guidance issued to the Military Services that would establish benchmarks or…

What is the Navy doing to work with the ATSDR to complete their studies of the contamination of the water system at Camp Lejeune and any possible adverse health impacts that resulted from it?

could DOD's support for Federal funding to improve these schools invite in additional requests for billions to support the other hundreds of schools?

Will every support facility on a military installation that may have an impact from a BRAC move supporting incoming personnel be eligible for improvements or replacement using BRAC funds?

in some cases, local school districts specifically voted to steer funds away from schools on bases supporting military children with the expectation that Federal funds would eventually be provided?

How long do you think it will take to complete all the studies that ATSDR has ongoing?

I fully support the Secretary of Defense's initiatives to spend each Defense dollar wisely and only on critical military priorities.

What is the total cost of this retrofit program?

I have a question about the Navy's process for determining shipyard assignments for major work.