On the recordJuly 10, 2013
I thank my colleague for his interest and strong advocacy on behalf of the Jefferson Lab and for the nuclear physics program. Our allocation has made for some tough choices, and we worked hard to fund the Office of Science at $32 million above current levels, post-sequester. This level of funding is sufficient to support a $7.5 million increase for the Medium Energy Nuclear Physics program, which goes to the Jefferson Lab. I want to thank my colleague for his advocacy and look forward to working with him to support this vital program through the appropriations process. I also assure my colleague that the bill keeps CEBAF on track to begin operations in fiscal year 2014.
