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A number of years ago when, I believe, President Bush was still President and made a trip to the Baltics, he found that even though the Soviet Union had ceased to exist in reality, that the Baltic Governments that had emerged out of that…
Well, I think that the situation is such that when the House rescinded the total figure of unobligated funds, it sent a very, very strong message to the agencies themselves. I suppose it should send a message to the authorizing committee…
Yes. Now when we went to conference, we engaged in a lot of discussion, a lot of debate, and then the questions were raised as to what is the precise figure in that budget. We have the State Department, we have other sources, that have yet…
Because of the question of not only appropriations under the circumstance of today, but the policy issue itself. All I can say, as the chairman of the Appropriations Committee, we are doing the minimal of what we can legitimately do and…
We have no basis upon which at this time to make a statement to the future of this program, because every program today is under such careful review and scrutiny in terms of our budget deficit, in terms of our priorities. Obviously, these…
the announcement of an Executive order banning the use of replacement workers by Federal contractors disturbs me because it appears to circumvent congressional authority to amend this Nation's labor laws. Because of this concern, I support…
last week, we had the distinct honor of sharing the floor with a credentialed and principled brother, guest Chaplain, Rev. Paul W. Lavin. I have been fortunate to have shared a friendship with Father Lavin that has enriched me in many…
recently, the State of Oregon and several Federal agencies signed a memorandum of understanding to create a new partnership which will test unique methods of delivering Government services in a better and more efficient manner. When this…
removing Social Security from the provisions of the balanced budget constitutional amendment misleads the American public and the current and future beneficiaries of the Social Security system. While removing Social Security from the…
today, it is my distinct honor to reflect on the accomplishments of Rabbi Joshua O. Haberman, who has been serving as our guest Chaplain for this week. Rabbi Haberman's credentials and accomplishments are numerous, but let me take a minute…
on the first day of the 104th Congress, I introduced a package of five bills--my legislative priorities for the coming session. At that time, I stated that one of my main priorities during the 104th Congress will be to look for ways to…
the Local Empowerment and Flexibility Act is designed to create a new spirit of cooperation among Federal, State, and local governments. It is important to remember that the solution to the problems in our intergovernmental system is a…
I am speaking today as a supporter and original cosponsor of the Unfunded Mandate Reform Act of 1995. I feel very strongly that this legislation before us strikes a balance between the Federal Government's responsibilities: First, to…
with the passing of Bill Smullin, Oregon has lost another of its pioneers. Bill was for over 50 years a legendary figure in broadcasting and was, in the words of a National Association of Broadcasters chairman, ``a great standard-bearer…
on occasions of this kind, we are prone to look back and think historically as well as to absorb the magnitude of the statement of the moment given by my good friend, Senator Bennett Johnston, from Louisiana. When I came to the Senate, I…
Mr. President, I want to use this occasion to give a statement of appreciation to the Reverend Mark Dever, who has opened the Senate today with prayer and will do so each day this week, as our Chaplain Halverson is on a week's vacation…
the last proposal I will introduce today relates to the ecosystem management and watershed protection. These are the ``buzz words'' for a new generation of land management philosophies and techniques. A number of federal land management…
recently the State of Oregon and several federal agencies signed a unique memorandum of understanding to create a new partnership designed to deliver government services in a better and more efficient manner. When this revolutionary…
this country has crossed many thresholds of change in the past two hundred years. As we being the 104th Congress today, we face another set of challenges. The opportunity to change direction in our national domestic policy is again offered…
Finally Mr. President, I would like to take this opportunity to remind my colleagues of where we ended the 103d Congress--on an issue near and dear to all of us,--health care. At the end of last session, when it became apparent that…
I rise in support of the Gregg amendment. I support this amendment because, like many Senators, I have heard from hundreds of citizens in my State about the burdens of mandates, and I agree with Senator Gregg that the practice of passing…
this amendment authorizes the Administrator to set maximum contaminant levels under the Safe Drinking Water Act as levels less stringent than the law currently requires, if the alternative level would not result in a significant increase…
Does the chairman intend the term ``significant increase in risk'' as used in the amendments to carry a rigid, mechanic, or statistical meaning?
I believe we have come up with a bill that will result in a high level of health protection for our citizens because it will help local systems devote attention and resources to the most threatening drinking water problems. I began my…
we are saddened by the passing of Richard Nixon. Throughout his illustrious career, Richard Nixon was known as a statesman, peacemaker, and world leader. Up until the moment of his passing, he was on the threshold of new American thinking…
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