Tom Udall actually said...

"This was a painful, unnecessary, arbitrary cut to communities that can ill afford them."

"I understand that the President's budget zeroed out a categorical grant program for radon detection and information."

"I am very concerned there might be a lapse. We have been able to work in the appropriations process to get a 1-year extension."

"I think it has brought a comfort level in terms of health and safety to the community that we have the EPA being an independent monitor of these radiation releases."