Arlen Specter: “We are talking about very substantial funds to meet a very substantial problem.”

Because it is so important for the public to know how its Government functions, and because the Supreme Court affects the lives of Americans in such great detail.

Senator Specter cited just one. It was his vote against confirming Jeff Sessions as a Federal judge.

Well, you are the Senate. You decide how to proceed.

We are trying to make sure that we have maximum impact in the places that could use the money the most.