Mark Gordon: “It is unfortunate that our current budget situation is forcing us…”

On the recordJune 15, 2005

It is unfortunate that our current budget situation is forcing us today to make choices between funding for state and local law enforcement, science and technology, and other important programs funded in this bill. I am very concerned about the cuts to COPS and other law enforcement programs. These important programs deserve additional funding. However, I must oppose the amendments offered today that will pay for these programs by cutting funding for critical science and technology investments. Many of the science programs funded in this bill have already been reduced, and I cannot support additional reductions that will weaken our science and technology capabilities and undermine our future economic strength. I urge my colleagues to vote ``no'' on amendments that reduce our commitment to science programs.

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Mark Gordon

Republican · Wyoming

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