Patty Murray

Well, I am happy to doublecheck to answer the Senator, but I would be astounded--I believe it is an 8-percent increase over the funding level.

It ensures that we fully fund No Child Left Behind for fiscal year 2004 and the programs within the No Child Left Behind.

That does not interfere with the doctor-patient relationship, I would argue with my colleague, and I am happy to have that debate. Senator Reid from Nevada has been adamant about that issue, and I think it is totally separate from what we…

I answer that I think most Americans do not know the reality of the language of the bill that is being presented to them, and I will make that case.

I will make the case that this is deceptive, it is extreme, it is unconstitutional, and I will make that case over the following days.

Well, I think that is a real concern for this committee that we need to be aware of.

And it seems like every lock and dam on the Columbia and Snake system could use an increase of O & M funding right now.

Well, I will keep pushing the committee.

I guess I am kind of surprised that we are facing an operation and maintenance issue of this scale.

As I look at your Corps budget, it seems to contain a commitment to that effort, the Columbia estuaries, a new start in fiscal year 2003 and included in the budget upcoming, 2004.

Clearly, there are a lot of critical projects in my State, from transportation obstruction, water, energy, environmental projects that I have a number of questions on.

Let me just thank Senator Reid and the Chairman for their assistance with our energy and water projects in the past though.

I think we should ask the millionaires in this country whether they want the tax cut or whether they would prefer to see no child left behind. My guess is many of them would prefer to make sure that the generation that follows them has the…

The Senator from Maryland makes an absolutely critical point. He knows as well as I do that we sincerely miss Senator Paul Wellstone who I know would be sitting next to Senator Ted Kennedy-- actually, he would be roaming up and down this…

Many State legislatures are looking to cut back the school week because of lack of resources for education at this time because of the effects of the economy.

Does the Senator from Alaska believe that it is imperative that these essential non-homeland security missions be maintained, and that the language in the bill clearly identifies the need to protect these critical services?

I point out that great strides have been made in the area of infectious disease tracking by Paladin Data Systems Corporation in Seattle, WA. They have the background and experience in healthcare information systems and could provide a…

I thank the Chairman of Defense Appropriations Subcommittee for his foresight and leadership with the FY2003 Department of Defense Appropriations bill. I commend the Chairman for including in this bill $50 million in the Military Personnel…

This is not just an issue for women in their 40's or 50's, but for women who are in their 20's and 30's.

I hope we do not lose our focus on that issue.

Thank you very much, Madam Chairman, first for having this hearing, which I think is so important today.

I am very worried that the current conflicting and confusing messages are not going to help our efforts to expand access.

I ask the Senator from Hawaii, would you agree that a general purpose aircraft that will meet the general requirements of many customers; that can operate as a passenger aircraft, a freighter, a passenger/freighter ``combination''…

I rise today to submit with Senator Warner and 27 original cosponsors a resolution that establishes October 17, 2001, as a ``Day of National Concern About Young People and Gun Violence.'' ... This resolution establishes a special day that…

I am aware of the Twin cities Transitways Project and I am pleased that this bill includes $50 million to support the Hiawatha Corridor. While the subcommittee was unable to provide funding for the Northstar Corridor initiative, we will…