President Reagan had a contagious sense of optimism. He believed deeply America was capable of solving our problems through our democratic process of self-government, and that other nations could do the same. |
Scientific research and other studies have demonstrated that arts education can enhance American students' math and language skills and improve test scores which in turn increase chances of higher education and good jobs in the future. |
The administration anticipated that these funds would be spent at the rate of about $500 million a day. They are now being spent at twice that rate. |
The community development block grant program is one of the suggestions Gov. Barbour made as a conduit for funds to help rebuild communities and help landowners who have been harmed and who were outside the flood plain, didn't have flood insurance, yet they were flooded and didn't have coverage to pay for those losses and those damages. |
The fact is this looks like they are skating on pretty thin ice and whether they are going to be suspected of obstructing justice will have to be decided. |
The resources are going to be there to get the job done. I think the president was right. We're going to do what it takes and we're going stay here as long as it takes, and we're going to come back again and again to see that it's done right. |
The Senate has acted to provide the funds necessary to continue federal relief efforts. The Senate will likely adopt other emergency appropriations measures as needed to meet future needs as reliable estimates are developed. |
The transportation bill is so important for our state and others, |
This is a joyous occasion of celebration. The entire community became involved in making this happen. I congratulate all partners in this project (and) the citizens of Franklin County who made this happen. |
This is especially important for our state in light of the loss of tax revenue we have faced because of the damage of Hurricane Katrina. The income Mississippi will gain from this revenue sharing agreement will provide funds for infrastructure improvements, conservation programs and restoration of coastal areas. |
This is going to be the most expensive natural disaster that's hit the United States in history. It's really quite phenomenal. |
This is very good news for communities in Mississippi that are working hard to rebuild from the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina. The substantial funding provided from the Federal Emergency Management Agency will boost recovery efforts not only on the Coast of Mississippi but also across the entire state. |
This legislation provides Medicaid eligibility to evacuees and residents in (Federal Emergency Management Agency) designated disaster counties, ... It also helps pay private health insurance premiums for those at risk for losing their coverage. |
Those countries are going to build up their missile defenses whether we improve our defense or not. |
We are a better Nation and the world is a safer place because of Ronald Reagan. |