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OMB oversees implementation of the President’s agenda and prepares the President’s budget. That Budget offers a chance for this Administration to lay out, in detail, its vision and priorities for America.
Unfortunately, I couldn’t be more frustrated by what OMB has delivered this year.
Today’s hearing will focus on the Department of Energy’s budget request. DOE addresses our nation’s most pressing energy, environmental, and nuclear security challenges through transformative science and technology.
The National Science Foundation is an independent federal agency charged with promoting basic research and education in science and engineering. In doing so, it is a major source of federal support for U.S. university research in the STEM fields. NSF’s investments in STEM education help train the next generation of scientists and engineers. As you know, Dr. Córdova, I am a strong supporter of NSF and believe that its programs help our Nation to be the world leader in major discoveries, innovations, and scientific breakthroughs.
It is the obligation of this subcommittee to ensure that the middle class, working families and low-income families are not harmed by reckless cuts.
We will reject these cuts to health programs, medical research, public health, home heating assistance, and so many others; instead, we are going to invest in health, education, and protections for the middle class.
Mr. Secretary, I look forward to finding out whether you support these reckless cuts. I truly hope not.
First and foremost, is whether the interests of the American taxpayer are being put first – where they belong – or whether the personal financial interests of President Trump are taking precedence when GSA is making real estate and procurement decisions.
To get to the bottom of this, we will need Administrator Murphy to answer our questions truthfully and forthrightly about the construction and consolidation of a new FBI headquarters.