“The House budget proposal reaches too deep into the checking account for core services ... to just deal with the general fund side and come back another day for transportation.”
Kevin Hall
“The White House did make some proposals which didn't really do it, but they're reaching out a little bit.”
Barbara Boxer
“These proposals were drafted by junior staffers and never formally presented to the attorney general or the White House. They were not drafted with the NSA program in mind.”
Tasia Scolinos
“Certainly compared to the deal proposed under the Giuliani administration, this proposal is less costly to the city, but there is still some significant cost involved for New York.”
Doug Turetsky
“[The deal faces opposition from Iowa's attorney general, Tom Miller, who put out a statement regarding the IBP-Smithfield proposed combination.] We are very concerned about Smithfield and IBP, the nation's No.1 and No. 2 pork processing companies, ... The proposed merger poses serious questions for pork producers and for consumers.”
Tom Miller
“What I'm proposing is that the money raised here should stay here to provide better services and support for the U.S.-Peruvian community.”
Daniel Jara
“What they did (last week) was respond to ballot proposals. There are definite parallels with our proposal. And we've been willing to negotiate.”
Mike Boulus
