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The diversion of Social Security revenues to private investment accounts would shift much of the risks of old-age back to low-income seniors, and pose very serious challenges to families who depend on social security's survivor and disability insurance benefits.

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Reducing the federal government's massive energy waste offers enormous opportunities to save taxpayers billions of dollars for decades to come and improve the environment, ... We're starting to make progress, but there's no excuse for this much waste when leading companies in the U.S. energy-efficiency industry are willing to provide the money for improvements at no up-front cost to taxpayers.

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In this time of rising oil and gas prices, the program has been the subject of criticism for alleged under-collections resulting in the public not receiving fair value for its mineral resources.

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Clearly this is a serious situation and demands a serious response. It is important, however, to resist the temptation to rush to judgment before the investigators have an opportunity to complete their work.

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There's no excuse for this much waste when leading companies in the U.S. energy-efficiency industry are willing to provide the money for improvements at no up-front cost to taxpayers.

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The United States is the most innovative country in the world. But our leadership could slip away if we fail to properly fund primary, secondary and higher education.

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This is a program that's very important for the low-income seniors who depend upon it, ... I don't think most of them are aware that Congress has failed to extend the program.

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Today, energy prices are at historic highs. Some analysts estimate that energy price shocks this year could cost American consumers more than 40 billion. Speaking very frankly, we cannot afford this kind of expense.

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This report shines a spotlight on the fact our country is losing its competitive edge. Clearly there are steps we can take to regain our competitiveness, and the recommendations outlined in this comprehensive report give us a good place to start.

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Each side made a good case on the issue, ... We'll talk with Washington headquarters and try to find a solution that serves the security needs of the lab while protecting the economic impact concerns of the business community.

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This was a chapter of our military history that has not been given sufficient attention, and there are some real genuine heroes here who deserve recognition.

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a path forward that we can agree upon.

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has an obligation to find a solution ... before the crisis worsens.

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Frankly, reconciling some of (her) past views with current testimony is not that easy, but I take Gale Norton at her word. Based on her testimony, because of the promises she made at the hearing, I will support her nomination.

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This is not a time to back away from the principles that this country was founded on.

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markedly reduce these imports.

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I do not believe he has an agenda to reverse our nation's historic commitment to civil rights, and I take him at his word when he says that he will take each case on its facts and apply the law regardless of his personal views.

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It's contrary to the way the court decisions have come down already. It is an extraordinary step for this Congress to be taking.

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I have no doubt that Ms. Norton is an extremely decent and capable person ... I do have doubts about some of the policies she has promoted and whether they are consistent with the responsibilities of the job of Secretary of Interior.

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Clearly, we need to have the very best advice and counsel on what actions can be taken to help lower the cost of gasoline.

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The bill did not markedly reduce these imports, ... We need to build a consensus around effective steps to use less oil in our transportation sector, which is the basic cause of our increasing reliance on oil imports.

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I think the men and women serving in Iraq today deserve special recognition for that.

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This is the kind of innovative approach our country needs.

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Social Security is not a retirement savings plan it is a social insurance program. It's a contract that says, as a society, we will look out for you and your family when you can no longer work.

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I strongly believe that securing our nation's borders is a fundamental responsibility of the federal government, ... This is not a burden that should fall on local communities that lack the resources to deal with the influx of illegal (immigrants) and the increase in border violence.

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