Patrick Leahy actually said...

The reason the American taxpayer is furious about the budget crisis is trillions of dollars have been spent to put Wall Street back in the s...

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.