Patrick Leahy actually said...

I will be analyzing how taxpayer dollars can be invested most effectively to: Continue our economic recovery; Strengthen our communities; Pr...

Unfortunately, the spending plan recently passed by House Republicans takes our country in the wrong direction.

That is why I am committed to fighting to make this pilot program, which expired in December, permanent.

We should ensure funding is available for smaller and rural communities where there is local support and committed funding for these needs.