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Arlen Specter was a prominent American politician who served as a U.S. Senator from Pennsylvania for 30 years, from 1981 to 2011. Originally a member of the Republican Party, he switched to the Democratic Party in 2009. During his tenure, Specter was known for his moderate positions and played a key role in various significant legislative efforts, including judicial nominations and health care reform. He was involved in high-profile hearings, including those related to the 9/11 attacks and the confirmation of Supreme Court justices.
I would press the question as to the interpretation of the insurance contract, which defined the rights of the parties under the contract. Isn't it plain, under your bill, I say to Senator Kennedy, that this is a matter which goes to the…
That is not satisfactory. I am being importuned over here about what a good deal it is. This amendment, Mr. President, involves a question of whether there will be both Federal jurisdiction and State jurisdiction. It is a matter I have…
I think we are being audited, and the Senate of the United States has important oversight responsibilities on the Federal Government. The people of the United States are our overseers, our oversight committee of 270 million, and they are…
That is true. And one of the concerns which Senator Jeffords had, as expressed to a number of us, was his term limitation. But if I might respond to an earlier point by Senator Reid, I saw Senator Reid on the floor. He is the assistant…
I have been very careful in my selection of words. I have not said anybody did anything wrong.
I will say they are very important nominations because the Attorney General of the United States is the only official requiring confirmation who has been confirmed so far. He does not have the No. 2 person, the Deputy; he does not have the…
If I might respond, I do not think it was the intention to have any delay but only an intention to keep the current rule in effect until a new rule could be promulgated or this rule might be revised. I would be very interested to work with…
The Philadelphia Navy Yard was about to top you until some disaster occurred there.
So the essence of the Senator's position is that the prohibition against reissuing a rule ``substantially in the same form'' is not a real impediment to the Secretary of Labor and of the current administration picking up the issue and…
At a caucus discussion earlier today, I had a brief colloquy with my distinguished colleague from Oklahoma, Senator Nickles, which I would like to repeat the essence of now. That went to the issue of whether this legislative prohibition…
As you know, I have been a strong supporter of the LIHEAP program and I am aware of how essential the program becomes in times of high fuel prices. While I hope that a continuing resolution will not be necessary next year, I would…
As I, too, have had a long-running interest in coal mining and health and safety matters, I thank the Senator for his interest in this important coal matter. Yes, I believe that it is important for a range of stakeholders to be involved in…
Does the Senator from Nevada deny the fact that the President and the White House, or at least the people in question, are responsible for the failure to come to agreement on the one outstanding appropriations bill?
I compliment the Palestinian Council, the Palestinian Authority, and Chairman Arafat on their decision not to declare an independent state which had been proposed for September 13. I had urged Chairman Arafat not to declare an independent…
I noticed that the conference report retained a very important project to buy new bayonets for the Marine Corps. Is the funding within the Marine Corps Procurement line in fact for Bayonet 2000?
Senator Stevens did an extraordinary job as we moved through this very tough process. Our distinguished ranking member of the full committee, Senator Byrd, has been a strong stalwart throughout the entire process. I pay special tribute to…
Yes, the field of human factors research clearly is a field that can make an important contribution toward reducing medical errors. I am also aware that the National Academy of Sciences has developed an expertise in this field and I would…
I share the Senator's support for our Subcommittee's funding level for LEAP and will work during Conference to preserve it.
We have rural states in need of programs which improve both access and quality of care. I believe these projects are worthy, and I will consider them during the conference agreement. I appreciate your bringing these issues of my attention.
I agree that Advanced Placement programs can be extremely valuable in raising standards in high schools and helping high school students to be better prepared for postsecondary education. I am glad that we were able to provide an increase…
Senator Bingaman has made some very valid points with respect to the research on small schools. In conference with the House, I will make every effort to work with the Conferees to provide adequate resources for the smaller learning…
As you know, this is a very difficult year for appropriators. The budget caps are very tight, and this bill contains many valuable programs. I recognize and appreciate that the House-passed Labor-HHS bill provides $1.1 billion in FY2002…
I will also work to see that language is included in the conference report encouraging the Department of Education to urge schools to adopt a least toxic pesticide policy and to provide the information and support necessary to do so.
Senators Lugar and Bingaman make some very valid points with respect to the comprehensive school reform program. In conference with the House, I will make every effort to work with the Conferees to provide adequate resources for the CSRD.
In the past, we have faced difficult choices in making a determination of funding priorities and this year promises to be no exception. We are aware of the request by Strengthen Our Sisters and commend their efforts toward expanding its…
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