Herb Kohl

I rise to recognize nine extraordinary individuals from my home State of Wisconsin. Each of them dedicated, and ultimately sacrificed, their lives to protect their fellow citizens. On Thursday, May 13, 2004, a candlelight vigil will be…

I rise today to discuss juvenile crime and juvenile crime prevention programs. We must remember that a strategy to combat juvenile crime consists of a large dose of prevention programs as well as strong enforcement. Juvenile justice…

I believe strongly we can and should find a reasonable replacement for the expired 1998 moratorium on taxation of internet access, a replacement that balances the fiscal needs and rights of the States and the overwhelming national interest…

I rise to discuss S. 2290, the newest version of the asbestos bill. Like many of my colleagues, we want to support an asbestos bill that ensures that sick people get compensated quickly. The current system is broken, leaving terminally ill…

How will you ensure that States like Wisconsin receive a fair consideration for funds available this year?

I do appreciate your willingness to supply a progress report on where we are.

Thank you, Senator Bennett.

In recent weeks, consumers all across the Nation have watched gas prices rise, seemingly without any end in sight. On March 24, U.S. gasoline prices reached a record high average of $1.74 a gallon. And, if consumers weren't paying enough…

Well, I consider that to be a very positive development, and I want to thank you for your willingness to be so cooperative and supportive.

As you know, included in the fiscal year 2004 bill is $800,000 to help address violations of the Animal Welfare Act, including illegal animal fighting.

I absolutely agree with you that this is a serious issue.

The year ahead shows no signs of relief. We will continue to focus on the needs of farmers and ranchers.

We have had several disruptions over the past 2 or 3 years, and we have been doing everything we can to address these issues as completely and effectively as we can.

I want to congratulate you for the superb job you and your staff have done in guiding this Subcommittee last year.

And, finally, to improve scientific technical support for the National Organic Standards Board, any comment?

I included language in the fiscal year 2004 bill that increased funding, and provided limits any one State could receive under this account.

the President has submitted a budget proposal for us for the second year in a row with major reductions.

It would be nice if we could reach a conclusion. Is it possible that you have anything to say to us on this issue?

Thank you, Senator Bennett.

In fiscal year 2003 funding, I understand the Administration selected priority States primarily within one region of the country.

Madam Secretary, in March 2003, I was able to assist a nonprofit in Milwaukee, the Hunger Task Force, in receiving approval from the USDA to carry out an innovative pilot program.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman.

Let me quote from that letter: We need to prioritize our economic development initiatives and judiciously place taxpayer dollars in those investments that provide the best return for our state and our country. There are many programs that…

I come to the Senate today as a cosponsor to the Boxer-Dodd amendment. I thank my colleague from California for pulling together this package--and for including a provision I authored to restore the funding for the Manufacturing Extension…

I am in opposition to the budget before the Senate. Many pundits will argue that the Senate budget is meaningless political posturing and a waste of time. After all, no money is appropriated by the decisions we make in this resolution. No…