On the recordApril 2, 2003
As the Administration's voice on economic policy, would you tell the committee whether the Administration believes that it is important to provide support to our manufacturing businesses through this key initiative?
As the Administration's voice on economic policy, would you tell the committee whether the Administration believes that it is important to provide support to our manufacturing businesses through this key initiative?
Senator Byrd questions the Secretary about support for manufacturing.
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Why should Congress not have some limitations on this? It is the taxpayers' money.
I cannot support this item unless there are some limitations on it, unless Congress can exercise its power over the purse, as the Constitution provides.
I will also ensure that the OIG pursues aggressive oversight of contracting issues.
In closing, may I say that the President's request includes $658 million for construction of the U.S. Embassy in Iraq.