Nov 5, 2003
It has recently come to my attention that the Menominee Indian Tribe in Wisconsin is in need of additional assistance from Rural Development. The latest poverty figures indicate 60 percent of rural Americans who are living in poverty…
Herb Kohl
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Herb Kohl is a former U.S. Senator from Wisconsin, serving from 1989 to 2013. A member of the Democratic Party, he was known for his focus on education, healthcare, and economic development. During his tenure, Kohl was a strong advocate for consumer protection and played a significant role in various legislative efforts aimed at improving the lives of Wisconsin residents. He also served on several Senate committees, including the Appropriations Committee, where he worked on funding for various programs and initiatives.
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Nov 5, 2003
This program sounds interesting, but tell me, are rural areas being deprived of adequate energy sources?
Nov 5, 2003
our subcommittee has a consistent history of supporting this rural development effort and promoting this kind of multi-disciplinary approach. That was the intent of our committee report and, I am sure, will continue to be an important…
Nov 5, 2003
I agree with both Senator Kennedy and Senator Kerry on the importance of funding food safety initiatives, and I am glad we were able to obtain funding for seafood safety research in Massachusetts. The University of Massachusetts, Amherst…
Nov 5, 2003
I join him in stating for the record that the Committee urges the Department of Agriculture to make funding available through the Wildlife Habitat Incentives Program for eelgrass habitat projects in Rhode Island.
Nov 5, 2003
I rise to join Senator Reed and Senator Chafee in expressing my concern about this outbreak of Low-Path Avian Influenza in Rhode Island. This disease has resulted in substantial losses in poultry producers in several states and, in…
Nov 5, 2003
I would concur with my friend from South Carolina. I agree it is important for any federal agency to have the ability to establish the appropriate technology to provide functional, rapidly developed and deployed applications that can be…
Oct 30, 2003
Today the Senate took an important step toward expanding the debate on global warming. Greenhouse gasses and global warming are a real threat to our environment and our way of life. The National Academy of Sciences has verified the…
Oct 23, 2003
I would like to refer to the Midwest Regional Rail Initiative which appears in the ``Next Generation High-Speed Rail Program'' at $250,000. This project is a collaborative effort of nine States in the Mid-West, AMTRAK and Federal Railroad…
Oct 17, 2003
We need to take as much time as necessary to review the administration's plans to rebuild Iraq. By way of comparison, when Congress approved the Marshall plan, it spent 11 days debating an authorization bill submitted by the Truman…
Sep 25, 2003
Yesterday, a Federal judge in Oklahoma voided the Federal Trade Commission's national Do Not Call list that was set to go into effect next week. This action frustrates the wishes of more than 48 million Americans who have signed up for the…
Sep 24, 2003
Regrettably, a Federal judge in Oklahoma has voided the Federal Trade Commission's national ``do not call'' list that was set to go into effect on October 1. This action frustrates the wishes of more than 48 million Americans who have…
Sep 22, 2003
I don't think there's any disagreement in any quarter that the United Nations is a vitally important institution.
Sep 22, 2003
I'm somewhat disappointed, as I have been for a period of time now, that the administration, Secretary Rumsfeld, others in positions of authority and power, do not respond to the expressions of concern...
Sep 22, 2003
We were led to believe and understand that there was imminent danger of weapons of mass destruction being unleashed...
Sep 22, 2003
If the United Nations were to disintegrate, perhaps the biggest loser would be the United States.
Sep 4, 2003
I do appreciate that. As I say, it will take $36 million, in our judgment, to adequately fund the entire program. I know very well that is not possible. That is not going to happen. I could pick out a figure larger or smaller than a…
Jul 31, 2003
When considering a nominee to a Federal court judgeship, we consider the nominee's legal skills, judgment, reputation, and acumen. The nominee should be learned in the law. And the nominee should be well regarded among his peers in his or…
Jul 25, 2003
I rise today on National Lao-Hmong Recognition Day to commemorate those who served alongside the United States to protect democracy in Southeast Asia. Since 1995, the day of July 22nd has been celebrated as the Nation's official day…
Jul 17, 2003
Section 453 of S. 1, the Prescription Drug and Medicare Improvement Act, makes changes to current law regarding physician referrals to hospitals in which they have an ownership or investment interest. I would like to engage in a colloquy…
Jul 17, 2003
Additionally, the language of the bill specifically states that in determining whether a hospital is ``under development as of June 12, 2003, the Secretary shall consider whether . . . necessary approvals from appropriate state agencies…
May 23, 2003
Today the Senate passed up yet another opportunity to extend and expand unemployment benefits. Instead we passed a necessary, but inadequate, 13-week extension of eligibility for extended benefits. Unfortunately, this extension will not…
May 22, 2003
I will be on you and at you with a sense of urgency to try and find some way to increase the amount of funding that we can get in Wisconsin.
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