May 13, 2003
And that African American and Hispanic middle-school students had better grades, had less absenteeism and tardiness?
Arlen Specter
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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.
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May 13, 2003
Do not tell this subcommittee what Congress thinks unless you have some factual basis for it. Do you?
May 13, 2003
No, you said that the Congress as well as the administration--adopted language to the effect of being disappointed in the program, not satisfied with it.
Apr 30, 2003
Nobody should decide for anybody else when the life support systems will be turned off.
Apr 30, 2003
When you talk about appropriate funding, one of the issues which has concerned me for many years and I have introduced legislation on, is the very high cost in the last few days, few weeks before death and the really inadequate information…
Apr 30, 2003
I think this subcommittee for the past decade-plus has been a model of bipartisan cooperation.
Apr 9, 2003
Off-hand, on the surface, it would appear to me that 103 ergonomic inspections in all other industries beyond nursing homes is a small number.
Apr 9, 2003
Turning to the issue of ergonomics, last year in April you proposed to reduce ergonomic injuries through voluntary guidelines, but to have enforcement under OSHA's general duty clause.
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