Apr 2, 2003
I hope we will call this hearing every year to continue to aggressively monitor the progress of the Department of Transportation in reducing the number of accidents and fatalities on our highways.
Patty Murray
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Patty Lynn Murray is a United States Senator from Washington, serving since 1993. A member of the Democratic Party, she has held various leadership positions in the Senate, including serving as the Senate's first female President pro tempore. Throughout her tenure, Murray has focused on issues such as education, healthcare, and women's rights, advocating for policies that support working families and promote economic growth.
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Apr 2, 2003
Unfortunately the news since our last hearing on this topic has not been good.
Apr 2, 2003
I think that all of us on this panel will agree that this record is unacceptable and must be reversed.
Apr 2, 2003
I don't have any other questions at this time. I just want to say I was--I don't know if I share your rosy scenario on the economy.
Apr 2, 2003
I just think Congress would be very troubled to see U.S. funds to reward those who supported Saddam Hussein and worked to undermine economic sanctions.
Apr 2, 2003
Can you assure this subcommittee that U.S. funds will not be used to honor business deals negotiated by Saddam Hussein's regime?
Apr 2, 2003
I think it is the Europeans who have declared a trade war on this country, and I think we need to push back.
Apr 2, 2003
I am concerned now that before we ever look at the results, determine whether or not there was complete confusion...
Apr 2, 2003
The Administration's position on the FSC/ETI issue is a job killer for my home State of Washington and the Nation...
Apr 2, 2003
In your opinion, should we just back off? I am hearing some of the Administration just say we should just back off...
Apr 2, 2003
Well, I will tell you that last month the Acting IRS Commissioner assured me that your agency would be getting a thorough evaluation of the impact of this new process on EITC participation before you expand your effort to 2 million working…
Apr 2, 2003
Will there be a formal comment period? That is a pretty important issue when we are dealing with thousands of forms that are going to families that have never been vetted before.
Apr 2, 2003
Mr. Secretary, what we want to know is whether there will be information on the impact to the working families before we broaden this out to 2 million families and have a complete disaster--or maybe a complete success.
Apr 2, 2003
Well, if you could tell me precisely how much taxpayer money has gone into lobbying Congress.
Apr 2, 2003
I don't understand how the use of money to advertise in this is going to help outreach to poor families.
Apr 2, 2003
I want to try and understand, Mr. Secretary, what your strategy is in reaching out to these working poor families.
Apr 2, 2003
I am concerned about the President's plan to spend $100 million to target low-income families and possibly deny them this critical tax credit.
Apr 2, 2003
The EITC is designed to help the working poor. It is probably the most targeted means-tested tax benefit in the entire Federal code.
Apr 2, 2003
We should be taking steps to allow more eligible families to get the help they need, but I think the President's proposal goes the other way.
Apr 2, 2003
If the Supreme Court hears an appeal, it is likely that you will not get a decision well into 2004.
Apr 2, 2003
I second what Senator Brownback was discussing with you in terms of the airline industry.
Apr 2, 2003
I think it is a very important question, Mr. Secretary, and we would like to hear from you as soon as possible.
Apr 2, 2003
This project certainly reached a major milestone when your administration included $75 million in your budget for 2004.
Apr 2, 2003
I joined with you in that decision and with the help of your FTA Administrator and Inspector General, a lot of progress has been made.
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