![]() ![]() This week, the Senate Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Subcommittee held a hearing focused on the National Institutes of Health (NIH) FY2024 budget request. Questioning National Institutes of Health Officials During Hearing It is imperative that the President now do the same." ![]() The House has taken a responsible first step in coming to the table with their proposals. Moreover, recent Treasury projections have reinforced the urgency of addressing the debt ceiling. This trajectory must be addressed with fiscal reforms. I joined 42 of my Republican Senate colleagues in signing a letter to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer stating we will not vote on any measure to raise the debt ceiling without substantial spending cuts and budget reforms.Īs stated in our letter: "Our economy is in free fall due to unsustainable fiscal policies. You can watch my full remarks during the hearing here.Ĭalling for Spending Reforms in the Debt Ceiling Legislation I am committed to advocating for their continued care and well-being, and I will continue to highlight their significant contributions to upholding our freedoms and safeguarding our democracy. I have the utmost appreciation for the sacrifices made by our brave servicemembers and their families, who selflessly serve and protect our great nation. I am grateful that General McConville recognized Fort Riley's vital part in this future warfare, and I will continue to highlight Kansas' role in the nation's safety and security. The Army must adapt and train for new challenges and increasing requirements that require robust and established force structures across all military installations. Our Army's strength is its people, and recruiting is critical to the readiness of the service. The Army is in the midst of its most severe recruiting crisis since the Vietnam War. Despite these concerns, this administration’s budget request represents real growth of negative 2.4%.Īs Co-Chair of the Senate Army Caucus and member of this important subcommittee, I emphasized this inadequate level of funding and the Army's recruitment struggles, as well as the potential negative impacts it will have on Army Force Structure in the near future. We are in a challenging national security situation. Army Secretary Christine Wormuth and Chief of Staff of the Army General James McConville testified and answered questions on the Army's budget request. I served as Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense during a hearing this week on the Army's FY2024 budget. Leading Defense Appropriations Subcommittee Hearing on Army Budget Read more in the Wall Street Journal here. This week, I will join my Senate colleagues on the Intelligence Committee to introduce legislation to reform our classification system. The disclosure of classified information threatens our country’s security, diminishes the safety of our military and damages our relationships with our allies. We now know it is also making our country more vulnerable. But there is another reason to do these beyond just the efficiency of good government. It is important to improve our broken classification system to reduce costs, eliminate years of backlog and create a more efficient system. ![]() Our government is so overwhelmed protecting outdated documents that we have failed to meet the basic purpose of our classification system – protect classified information from bad actors. This week, as a member of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, I spoke on the Senate floor to highlight the importance of reforming our government’s broken classification system. It is Time to Reform Our Government's Broken Classification System These moments also serve as an important reminder to the rest of us that we owe a great deal to those who have served and sacrificed. These meetings with veterans, who have given so much to our nation, remind me of the importance of showing gratitude and appreciation to those who have served our country. I’m grateful to recognize these Honor Flights and witness the impacts these trips have on the men and women who have served our country – especially at the memorials built in their honor. It pays tribute to their service by visiting various memorials dedicated to their sacrifices, including the WWII Memorial, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Korean War Veterans Memorial, and Arlington National Cemetery. This program provides veterans with the opportunity to visit the nation's capital. This week, I welcomed Kansas Honor Flights, including veterans from Plainville and Hays, to Washington, D.C. Welcoming Kansas Honor Flights to the Nation's Capital
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