ms MARGARET SHEELY

Defense Appropriations Act - Title IV - In support of increased funding for Defense Science and Technology, and Basic and Applied Research in all services; in support of funding for Force Protection Applied Research; in support of funding for Surface Ship Torpedo Defense;in support of Navy Undersea Warfare Applied Research funding; in support of Navy Advanced Submarine System Development funding; in support of Navy Industrial Preparedness funding; in support of Navy Cooperative Engagement funding.

Defense Appropriations Act - Title IV - In support of increased funding for Defense Science and Technology, and Basic and Applied Research in all services; in support of funding for Force Protection Applied Research; in support of funding for Surface Ship Torpedo Defense; in support of Navy Undersea Warfare Applied Research funding; in support of Navy Advanced Submarine System Development funding; in support of Navy Industrial Preparedness funding; in support of Navy Cooperative Engagement funding. Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act - Department of Energy research programs - In support of funding for Office of Science. In support of funding for Basic Energy Sciences. In support of funding for Energy Frontier Research Centers. In support of full funding for Energy Innovation Hubs. In support of funding for Fossil Energy Research. In support of ARPA-E funding. Health and Human Services Appropriations - Increased funding for the Department of Health and Human Services including National Institutes of Health research programs and Title VII and Title VIII funding; Poison Control Centers and programs for teaching and research at academic medical centers. In support of the NIH peer review system and continued support of NIH funding. In support of retaining NIH salary cap at current Executive Level I. Education Appropriations -- increased funding for student financial aid; education research; graduate education; and higher education programs for disadvantaged students including Pell Grants. In support of funding for the Department of Education's international education and foreign language studies programs, HEA-Title VI and Fulbright-Hays. Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriation - Title I - Cooperative State Research, Education and Extension Service - increased funding for Hatch Act, Smith-Lever, Agriculture and Food Research Initiative. In support of extramural research grant funding. Commerce Justice Science Appropriations - In support of funding for National Science Foundation and National Institute of Standards and Technology. In support of funding for the Sea Grant Program. In support of NASA Space Grant Funding. Labor - HHS - Education Appropriations Act - In support of funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. In support of agreement to replace budget sequestration. Transportation Appropriations - In support of funding for regional University Transportation Centers and New Model Bus Testing program. In support of Federal Contract Tower program funding. In support of the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2013. In support of the Pathway for SGR Reform Act. In support of funding for social and behavioral science research.

Support including Conrad State 30 and Physician Access Act in comprehensive immigration reform measures.

Department of Education Appropriation -- In support of funding for student financial aid; education research; graduate education; and higher education programs for disadvantaged students including Pell Grants. In support of funding for the Department of Education's international education and foreign language studies programs, HEA-Title VI and Fulbright-Hays.

Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriation - Title I - Cooperative State Research, Education and Extension Service - In support of funding for Hatch Act, Smith-Lever, Agriculture and Food Research Initiative. In support of extramural research grant funding.

In support of funding for social and behavioral science research. In support of funding for NSF, NIST, NASA Space Grant, and NASA MIDEX program. In support of steady and sustained real growth in funding for major federal research agencies in the FIRST Act.

Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act - Department of Energy research programs - In support of funding for Office of Science. In support of funding for Basic Energy Sciences. In support of funding for Energy Frontier Research Centers. In support of full funding for Energy Innovation Hubs. In support of funding for Fossil Energy Research. In support of funding for ARPA-E program.

In support of Additive Manufacturing Innovation Institute proposal. In opposition of amendment to eliminate funding for political science funding program. In support of funding for NSF, NIST, and NASA Space Grant.

HR 3433 - In opposition to the GRANT Act. In opposition of amendment to eliminate funding for U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey.

Defense Appropriations Act - Title IV - In support of increased funding for Basic and Applied Research in all services; in support of funding for Force Protection Applied Research; in support of funding for Surface Ship Torpedo Defense; in support of funding for Penn State Cancer Institute research initiative; in support of Navy Undersea Warfare Applied Research funding; in support of Navy Advanced Submarine System Development funding; in support of Navy Industrial Preparedness funding; in support of Navy Cooperative Engagement funding. Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act - Department of Energy research programs- Increased funding for Office of Science. In support of funding for Basic Energy Sciences. In support of funding for Energy Frontier Research Centers. In support of funding for Energy Innovation Hubs. In support of funding for Fossil Energy Research. In support of ARPA-E funding. Health and Human Services Appropriations - Increased funding for the Department of Health and Human Services including National Institutes of Health research programs and Title VII and Title VIII funding; Poison Control Centers and programs for teaching and research at academic medical centers. In support of the NIH peer review system and continued support of NIH funding. In support of retaining NIH salary cap at current Executive Level I. Department of Education Appropriation -- increased funding for student financial aid; education research; international education; graduate education; and higher education programs for disadvantaged students including Pell Grants. In support of funding for the Department of Education's international education and foreign language studies programs, HEA-Title VI and Fulbright-Hays. Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriation - Title I - Cooperative State Research, Education and Extension Service - increased funding for Hatch Act, Smith-Lever, Agriculture and Food Research Initiative. In support of extramural research grant funding. Commerce Justice Science Appropriations - In support of funding for National Science Foundation and National Institute of Standards and Technology. In support of funding for the Sea Grant Program. In support of NASA Space Grant Funding. In opposition of amendment to eliminate funding for political science program. In opposition of amendment to eliminate funding for U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey. Labor - HHS - Education Appropriations Act - In support of funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. In support of agreement to prevent budget sequestration, reduce deficit, rein in debt, and create jobs and economic growth.

In support of University Transportation Centers and the Penn State Larson Transportation Institute's Bus Testing Center in the Surface Transportation Reauthorization Bill.

Defense Appropriations Act - Title IV - In support of increased funding for Basic and Applied Research in all services; in support of funding for Force Protection Applied Research; in support of funding for Surface Ship Torpedo Defense; in support of funding for Penn State Cancer Institute research initiative; in support of Navy Undersea Warfare Applied Research funding; in support of Navy Advanced Submarine System Development funding; in support of Navy Industrial Preparedness funding; in support of Navy Cooperative Engagement funding; in support of DARPA Bio-MOD application.

Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriation - Title I - Cooperative State Research, Education and Extension Service - increased funding for Hatch Act, Smith-Lever, Agriculture and Food Research Initiative. In support of extramural research grant funding.

Health and Human Services Appropriations - Increased funding for the Department of Health and Human Services including National Institutes of Health research programs and Title VII and Title VIII funding; Poison Control Centers and programs for teaching and research at academic medical centers. In opposition to cuts to GME/IME. In support of 340B Improvement Act of 2011 (HR 2674). In support of extension for 340B Program. In support of retaining cap of NIH Salary Cap, Executive Level 1. In support of Community Transformation Small Communities Grant Application.

Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriation - Title I - Cooperative State Research, Education and Extension Service - increased funding for Hatch Act, Smith-Lever, Agriculture and Food Research Initiative. In support of extramural research grant funding.

In support of University Transportation Centers and the Penn State Larson Transportation Institute's Bus Testing Center in the Surface Transportation Reauthorization Bill. In support of ban on fly-overs of football stadiums during games.

Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act - Department of Energy research programs- Increased funding for Office of Science. In support of funding for Basic Energy Sciences. In support of funding for Energy Frontier Research Centers. In support of funding for Energy Innovation Hubs. In support of funding for Fossil Energy Research. In support of funding for ARPA-E program.

In support of Additive Manufacturing Innovation Institute proposal. In opposition of amendment to eliminate funding for political science funding program. In support of funding for NSF, NIST, and NASA Space Grant.

Health and Human Services Appropriations - Increased funding for the Department of Health and Human Services including National Institutes of Health research programs and Title VII and Title VIII funding; Poison Control Centers and programs for teaching and research at academic medical centers. In opposition to cuts to GME/IME. In support of Children's Hospital GME letter. In support of 340B Improvement Act of 2011 (HR 2674). In support of extension for 340B Program. In support of retaining cap of NIH Salary Cap, Executive Level 1.

In support of H.R. 2117 and S. 1297, legislation to repeal state authorization and credit hour provisions of the program integrity rules published by the Department of Education. In support of resolution commemorating 150th anniversary of Morrill Act of 1862. In support of request for debrief on Regional Educational Laboratory award competition. Department of Education Appropriation -- increased funding for student financial aid; education research; international education; graduate education; and higher education programs for disadvantaged students including Pell Grants. In support of funding for the Department of Education's international education and foreign language studies programs, HEA-Title VI and Fulbright-Hays.

Health and Human Services Appropriations - Increased funding for the Department of Health and Human Services including National Institutes of Health research programs and Title VII and Title VIII funding; Poison Control Centers and programs for teaching and research at academic medical centers. In opposition to cuts to GME/IME. In opposition to cuts to 302(b) allocation to Labor-HHS-Ed Subcommittee. In support of Children's Hospital GME letter. In support of 340B Improvement Act of 2011 (HR 2674). In support of extension for 340B Program. In opposition to reductions of Medicare Part B/Average Sales Price (ASP). In support of retaining cap of NIH Salary Cap, Executive Level 1. HR 3630 - oppose reduction of hospital outpatient reimbursement. Extenders Bill/Middle Class Tax Reform and Job Creation Act - support permanent repeal of sustainable growth rate (SGR) formula, and offset full cost with unused Overseas Contingency Operations (OCO) funds. In support of resolution commemorating National Cancer Act of 1971.

Defense Appropriations Act - Title IV - In support of increased funding for Basic and Applied Research in all services; in support of funding for Force Protection Applied Research; in support of funding for Surface Ship Torpedo Defense; in support of funding for Penn State Cancer Institute research initiative; in support of Navy Undersea Warfare Applied Research funding; in support of Navy Advanced Submarine System Development funding; in support of Navy Industrial Preparedness funding; in support of Navy Cooperative Engagement funding. Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act - Department of Energy research programs- Increased funding for Office of Science. In support of funding for Basic Energy Sciences. In support of funding for Energy Frontier Research Centers. In support of funding for Energy Innovation Hubs. In support of funding for Fossil Energy Research. In support of ARPA-E funding. Health and Human Services Appropriations - Increased funding for the Department of Health and Human Services including National Institutes of Health research programs and Title VII and Title VIII funding; Poison Control Centers and programs for teaching and research at academic medical centers. In support of the NIH peer review system and continued support of NIH funding. In support of retaining NIH salary cap at current Executive Level I. Department of Education Appropriation -- increased funding for student financial aid; education research; international education; graduate education; and higher education programs for disadvantaged students including Pell Grants. In support of funding for Regional Education Laboratories. In support of funding for the Department of Education's international education and foreign language studies programs, HEA-Title VI and Fulbright-Hays. Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriation - Title I - Cooperative State Research, Education and Extension Service - increased funding for Hatch Act, Smith-Lever, Agriculture and Food Research Initiative. In support of extramural research grant funding. Commerce Justice Science Appropriations - In support of funding for National Science Foundation and National Institute of Standards and Technology. In support of funding for the Sea Grant Program. In support of NASA Space Grant Funding. Labor - HHS - Education Appropriations Act - In support of funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Transportation Appropriations - In support of funding for the FAA Contract Tower program.

In support of H.R. 2117 and S. 1297, legislation to repeal state authorization and credit hour provisions of the program integrity rules published by the Department of Education. Department of Education Appropriation -- increased funding for student financial aid; education research; international education; graduate education; and higher education programs for disadvantaged students including Pell Grants. In support of funding for Regional Education Laboratories. In support of funding for the Department of Education's international education and foreign language studies programs, HEA-Title VI and Fulbright-Hays.

In support of University Transportation Centers and the Penn State Larson Transportation Institute's Bus Testing Center in the Surface Transportation Reauthorization Bill. In support of funding for the FAA Contract Tower program.

HR 3433 - In opposition to the GRANT Act. HR 3699 - In opposition to the Research Works Act.

Defense Appropriations Act - Title IV - In support of increased funding for Basic and Applied Research in all services; in support of funding for Force Protection Applied Research; in support of funding for Surface Ship Torpedo Defense; in support of funding for Penn State Cancer Institute research initiative; in support of Navy Undersea Warfare Applied Research funding; in support of Navy Advanced Submarine System Development funding; in support of Navy Industrial Preparedness funding; in support of Navy Cooperative Engagement funding.

Defense Appropriations Act - Title IV - In support of increased funding for Basic and Applied Research in all services; in support of funding for Force Protection Applied Research; in support of funding for Surface Ship Torpedo Defense; in support of funding for Penn State Cancer Institute research initiative; in support of Navy Undersea Warfare Applied Research funding; in support of Navy Advanced Submarine System Development funding; in support of Navy Industrial Preparedness funding; in support of Navy Cooperative Engagement funding. Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act - Department of Energy research programs- Increased funding for Office of Science. In support of funding for Basic Energy Sciences. In support of funding for Energy Frontier Research Centers. In support of funding for Energy Innovation Hubs. In support of funding for Fossil Energy Research. In support of ARPA-E funding. Health and Human Services Appropriations - Increased funding for the Department of Health and Human Services including National Institutes of Health research programs and Title VII and Title VIII funding; Poison Control Centers and programs for teaching and research at academic medical centers; in support of HRSA project funding. In support of the NIH peer review system and continued support of NIH funding. In support of retaining NIH salary cap at current Executive Level I. Department of Education Appropriation -- increased funding for student financial aid; education research; international education; graduate education; and higher education programs for disadvantaged students including Pell Grants, TRIO, and GEAR UP. In support of funding for Regional Education Laboratories. In support of funding for the Department of Education's international education and foreign language studies programs, HEA-Title VI and Fulbright-Hays. Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriation - Title I - Cooperative State Research, Education and Extension Service - increased funding for Hatch Act, Smith-Lever, Agriculture and Food Research Initiative. Commerce Justice Science Appropriations - increased funding for National Science Foundation and National Institute of Standards and Technology. In support of funding for the Sea Grant Program. In support of NASA Space Grant Funding. Labor - HHS - Education Appropriations Act - In support of funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. S. 365 - Budget Control Act - In opposition to Graduate Medical Education cuts; in opposition to reducing Indirect Medical Education adjustment; in opposition of Medicare and Medicaid hospital payments; in support of the in-school interest subsidy for undergraduate student loans. Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction - In opposition to cuts to Medicare and Graduate Medical Education.

In opposition to efforts to undermine NSF peer review by defunding specific research grants or cutting funding for specific disciplines. H.R. 1540 - In opposition to increase in SBIR set-aside.

In support of H.R. 2117 and S. 1297, legislation to repeal state authorization and credit hour provisions of the program integrity rules published by the Department of Education. In support of Senator Harkin's letter to DoD asking for changes to the DoD MOU regarding active military tuition assistance. Department of Education Appropriation -- increased funding for student financial aid; education research; international education; graduate education; and higher education programs for disadvantaged students including Pell Grants, TRIO, and GEAR UP. In support of funding for Regional Education Laboratories. In support of funding for the Department of Education's international education and foreign language studies programs, HEA-Title VI and Fulbright-Hays.

HR 3433 - In support of changes to the GRANT Act to streamline reporting requirements for universities.

In support of adequate funding for University Transportation Centers in the Surface Transportation Reauthorization Bill.

Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act - Department of Energy research programs- Increased funding for Office of Science. In support of funding for Basic Energy Sciences. In support of funding for Energy Frontier Research Centers. In support of funding for Energy Innovation Hubs. In support of funding for Fossil Energy Research. In support of funding for ARPA-E program.

Defense Appropriations Act - Title IV - In support of increased funding for Basic and Applied Research in all services; in support of funding for Force Protection Applied Research; in support of funding for Surface Ship Torpedo Defense; in support of funding for Penn State Cancer Institute research initiative; in support of Navy Undersea Warfare Applied Research funding; in support of Navy Advanced Submarine System Development funding; in support of Navy Industrial Preparedness funding; in support of Navy Cooperative Engagement funding. Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act - Department of Energy research programs- Increased funding for Office of Science. In support of funding for Basic Energy Sciences. In support of funding for Energy Frontier Research Centers. In support of funding for Energy Innovation Hubs. In support of funding for Fossil Energy Research. In support of ARPA-E funding. Health and Human Services Appropriations - Increased funding for the Department of Health and Human Services including National Institutes of Health research programs and Title VII and Title VIII funding; Poison Control Centers and programs for teaching and research at academic medical centers; in support of HRSA project funding. In support of the NIH peer review system and continued support of NIH funding. Department of Education Appropriation -- increased funding for student financial aid; education research; international education; graduate education; and higher education programs for disadvantaged students including Pell Grants, TRIO, and GEAR UP. In support of funding for Regional Education Laboratories. In support of funding for the Department of Education's international education and foreign language studies programs, HEA-Title VI and Fulbright-Hays. Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriation - Title I - Cooperative State Research, Education and Extension Service - increased funding for Hatch Act, Smith-Lever, Agriculture and Food Research Initiative. Commerce Justice Science Appropriations - increased funding for National Science Foundation and National Institute of Standards and Technology. In support of funding for the Sea Grant Program. In support of NASA Space Grant Funding. Labor - HHS - Education Appropriations Act - In support of funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. S. 365 - Budget Control Act - In opposition to Graduate Medical Education cuts; in opposition to reducing Indirect Medical Education adjustment; in opposition of Medicare and Medicaid hospital payments; in support of the in-school interest subsidy for undergraduate student loans.

Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriation - Title I - Cooperative State Research, Education and Extension Service - increased funding for Hatch Act, Smith-Lever, Agriculture and Food Research Initiative.

Defense Appropriations Act - Title IV - In support of increased funding for Basic and Applied Research in all services; in support of funding for Force Protection Applied Research; in support of funding for Surface Ship Torpedo Defense; in support of funding for Penn State Cancer Institute research initiative; in support of Navy Undersea Warfare Applied Research funding; in support of Navy Advanced Submarine System Development funding; in support of Navy Industrial Preparedness funding; in support of Navy Cooperative Engagement funding.

In support of S. 23 and H.R. 1249, the America Invents Act.

Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act - Department of Energy research programs- Increased funding for Office of Science. In support of funding for Basic Energy Sciences. In support of funding for Energy Frontier Research Centers. In support of funding for Energy Innovation Hubs. In support of funding for Fossil Energy Research. In support of funding for ARPA-E program.

In support of H.R. 2117 and S. 1297, legislation to repeal state authorization and credit hour provisions of the program integrity rules published by the Department of Education. S. 365 - Budget Control Act - In support of the in-school interest subsidy for undergraduate student loans. Department of Education Appropriation -- increased funding for student financial aid; education research; international education; graduate education; and higher education programs for disadvantaged students including Pell Grants, TRIO, and GEAR UP. In support of funding for Regional Education Laboratories. In support of funding for the Department of Education's international education and foreign language studies programs, HEA-Title VI and Fulbright-Hays.

Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act - Department of Energy research programs- Increased funding for Office of Science. In support of funding for Basic Energy Sciences. In support of funding for Energy Frontier Research Centers. In support of funding for Energy Innovation Hubs. In support of funding for Fossil Energy Research. In support of funding for ARPA-E program. In support of S. 1113, the Critical Minerals Policy Act.

Defense Appropriations Act - Title IV - In support of increased funding for Basic and Applied Research in all services; in support of funding for Force Protection Applied Research; in support of funding for Surface Ship Torpedo Defense; in support of funding for Penn State Cancer Institute research initiative; in support of Navy Undersea Warfare Applied Research funding; in support of Navy Advanced Submarine System Development funding; in support of Navy Industrial Preparedness funding; in support of Navy Cooperative Engagement funding. Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act - Department of Energy research programs- Increased funding for Office of Science. In support of funding for Basic Energy Sciences. In support of funding for Energy Frontier Research Centers. In support of funding for Energy Innovation Hubs. In support of funding for Fossil Energy Research. In support of ARPA-E funding. Health and Human Services Appropriations - Increased funding for the Department of Health and Human Services including National Institutes of Health research programs and Title VII and Title VIII funding; Poison Control Centers and programs for teaching and research at academic medical centers; in support of HRSA project funding. Department of Education Appropriation -- increased funding for student financial aid; education research; international education; graduate education; and higher education programs for disadvantaged students including Pell Grants, TRIO, and GEAR UP. In support of funding for Regional Education Laboratories. In support of funding for the Department of Education's international education and foreign language studies programs, HEA-Title VI and Fulbright-Hays. Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriation - Title I - Cooperative State Research, Education and Extension Service - increased funding for Hatch Act, Smith-Lever, Agriculture and Food Research Initiative. Commerce Justice Science Appropriations - increased funding for National Science Foundation and National Institute of Standards and Technology. Labor - HHS - Education Appropriations Act - In support of funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Budget Deficit/National Debt - In opposition to Graduate Medical Education cuts; in opposition to reducing Indirect Medical Education adjustment; in opposition of Medicare and Medicaid hospital payments.

In support of S. 23 and H.R. 1249, the America Invents Act.

Defense Appropriations Act - Title IV - In support of increased funding for Basic and Applied Research in all services; in support of funding for Force Protection Applied Research; in support of funding for Surface Ship Torpedo Defense; in support of funding for Penn State Cancer Institute research initiative; in support of Navy Undersea Warfare Applied Research funding; in support of Navy Advanced Submarine System Development funding; in support of Navy Industrial Preparedness funding; in support of Navy Cooperative Engagement funding.

Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriation - Title I - Cooperative State Research, Education and Extension Service - increased funding for Hatch Act, Smith-Lever, Agriculture and Food Research Initiative.

Health and Human Services Appropriations - Increased funding for the Department of Health and Human Services including National Institutes of Health research programs and Title VII and Title VIII funding; Poison Control Centers and programs for teaching and research at academic medical centers; in support of HRSA project funding. FY 2012 - Inpatient Prospective Payment System Proposed Rule Medicaid Block Grant - oppose cuts

In opposition to HR 1076, a bill to prohibit federal funding of National Public Radio.

Defense Appropriations Act - Title IV - In support of increased funding for Basic and Applied Research in all services; in support of funding for Non-Lethal Defense Technology; in support of funding for Force Protection Applied Research; in support of funding for Surface Ship Torpedo Defense; in support of funding for Penn State Cancer Institute research initiative; in support of Army TARDEC funding; in support of Navy Advanced Concepts and Simulation funding; in support of Navy Ocean Engineering Technology Development funding. Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act - Department of Energy research programs- Increased funding for Office of Science. In support of funding for Basic Energy Sciences. In support of funding for Energy Frontier Research Centers. In support of funding for Energy Innovation Hubs. In support of funding for RE-ENERGYSE program. In support of ARPA-E funding. Health and Human Services Appropriations - Increased funding for the Department of Health and Human Services including National Institutes of Health research programs and Title VII and Title VIII funding; Poison Control Centers and programs for teaching and research at academic medical centers; in support of HRSA project funding. Department of Education Appropriation -- increased funding for student financial aid; education research; international education; graduate education; and higher education programs for disadvantaged students including Pell Grants, TRIO, and GEAR UP. In support of funding for Regional Education Laboratories. Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriation - Title I - Cooperative State Research, Education and Extension Service - increased funding for Hatch Act, Smith-Lever, Agriculture and Food Research Initiative. In support of competitive USDA-AFRI grant funding. Commerce Justice Science Appropriations - increased funding for National Science Foundation and National Institute of Standards and Technology. Homeland Security Appropriations - In support of funding for University Centers of Excellence and the National Consortium for the Study of Terrorism and Responses to Terrorism. Labor - HHS - Education Appropriations Act - In support of funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. In support of Senate Amendment 149 to H.R. 1.

In support of operational funding for Air Traffic Control Tower at UNV Airport through the FAA Contract Tower program.

Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriation - Title I - Cooperative State Research, Education and Extension Service - increased funding for Hatch Act, Smith-Lever, Agriculture and Food Research Initiative. In support of competitive USDA-AFRI grant funding.

In opposition to HR 1076, a bill to prohibit federal funding of National Public Radio.

In support of S. 23, the America Invents Act.

In support of increased funding for student financial aid; education research; international education; graduate education; and higher education programs for disadvantaged students including Pell Grants, TRIO, and GEAR UP. In support of funding for Regional Education Laboratories.

HR 4872 - Reconciliation Act of 2010 - in support. In support of HR 4808/S 3766 - Stem Cell Research Advancement Act Support for FMAP extension. In support of HR 4944 - SGR/GME Extenders Bill Health and Human Services Appropriations - Increased funding for the Department of Health and Human Services including National Institutes of Health research programs and Title VII and Title VIII (Health Professions) funding; Poison Control Centers and programs for teaching and research at academic medical centers; in support of HRSA project funding.

In support of funding for equipment for Air Traffic Control Tower at UNV Airport.

Defense Appropriations Act - Title IV - In support of increased funding for Basic and Applied Research in all services; in support of funding for Non-Lethal Defense Technology; in support of funding for Force Protection Applied Research; in support of funding for Surface Ship Torpedo Defense; in support of funding for Penn State Cancer Institute research initiative; in support of Army TARDEC funding; in support of Navy Advanced Concepts and Simulation funding; in support of Navy Ocean Engineering Technology Development funding. Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act - Department of Energy research programs- Increased funding for Office of Science. In support of funding for Basic Energy Sciences. In support of funding for Energy Frontier Research Centers. In support of funding for Energy Innovation Hubs. In support of funding for RE-ENERGYSE program; In support of EERE project funding. Health and Human Services Appropriations - Increased funding for the Department of Health and Human Services including National Institutes of Health research programs and Title VII and Title VIII funding; Poison Control Centers and programs for teaching and research at academic medical centers; in support of HRSA project funding. Department of Education Appropriation -- increased funding for student financial aid; education research; international education; graduate education; and higher education programs for disadvantaged students including Pell Grants, TRIO, and GEAR UP. Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriation - Title I - Cooperative State Research, Education and Extension Service - increased funding for Hatch Act, Smith-Lever, Agriculture and Food Research Initiative, and in support of Penn State Special Research Grants. Commerce Justice Science Appropriations - increased funding for National Science Foundation and National Institute of Standards and Technology. Interior and Environment Appropriations Act - In support of EPA project funding. Labor - HHS - Education Appropriations Act - In support of funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

Defense Appropriations Act - Title IV - In support of increased funding for Basic and Applied Research in all services. Defense Appropriations - in support of funding for Non-Lethal Defense Technology; in support of funding for Force Protection Applied Research; in support of funding for Surface Ship Torpedo Defense; in support of funding for Penn State Cancer Institute research initiative; in support of Army TARDEC funding; in support of Navy Advanced Concepts and Simulation funding; in support of Navy Ocean Engineering Technology Development funding.

Defense Appropriations Act - Title IV - In support of increased funding for Basic and Applied Research in all services; in support of funding for Non-Lethal Defense Technology; in support of funding for Force Protection Applied Research; in support of funding for Surface Ship Torpedo Defense; in support of funding for Penn State Cancer Institute research initiative; in support of Army TARDEC funding; in support of Navy Advanced Concepts and Simulation funding; in support of Navy Ocean Engineering Technology Development funding. Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act - Department of Energy research programs- Increased funding for Office of Science. In support of funding for Basic Energy Sciences. In support of funding for Energy Frontier Research Centers. In support of funding for Energy Innovation Hubs. In support of funding for RE-ENERGYSE program; In support of EERE project funding. Health and Human Services Appropriations - Increased funding for the Department of Health and Human Services including National Institutes of Health research programs and Title VII and Title VIII funding; Poison Control Centers and programs for teaching and research at academic medical centers; in support of HRSA project funding. Department of Education Appropriation -- increased funding for student financial aid; education research; international education; graduate education; and higher education programs for disadvantaged students including Pell Grants, TRIO, and GEAR UP. Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriation - Title I - Cooperative State Research, Education and Extension Service - increased funding for Hatch Act, Smith-Lever, Agriculture and Food Research Initiative, and in support of Penn State Special Research Grants. Commerce Justice Science Appropriations - increased funding for National Science Foundation and National Institute of Standards and Technology. Interior and Environment Appropriations Act - In support of EPA project funding. Labor - HHS - Education Appropriations Act - In support of funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

Defense Appropriations Act - Title IV - In support of increased funding for Basic and Applied Research in all services. Defense Appropriations - in support of funding for Non-Lethal Defense Technology; in support of funding for Force Protection Applied Research; in support of funding for Surface Ship Torpedo Defense; in support of funding for Penn State Cancer Institute research initiative; in support of Army TARDEC funding; in support of Navy Advanced Concepts and Simulation funding; in support of Navy Ocean Engineering Technology Development funding.

In support of funding for equipment for Air Traffic Control Tower at UNV Airport.

In support of increased funding for student financial aid; education research; international education; graduate education; and higher education programs for disadvantaged students including Pell Grants, TRIO, and GEAR UP. In support of reauthorization of the America Competes Act.

Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriation - Title I - Cooperative State Research, Education and Extension Service - increased funding for Hatch Act, Smith-Lever, Agriculture and Food Research Initiative, and in support of Penn State Special Research Grants.

Defense Appropriations Act - Title IV - In support of increased funding for Basic and Applied Research in all services. Defense Appropriations - in support of funding for Non-Lethal Defense Technology; in support of funding for Force Protection Applied Research; in support of funding for Surface Ship Torpedo Defense; in support of funding for Penn State Cancer Institute research initiative; in support of Army TARDEC funding; in support of Navy Advanced Concepts and Simulation funding; in support of Navy Ocean Engineering Technology Development funding.

Defense Appropriations Act - Title IV - In support of increased funding for Basic and Applied Research in all services; in support of funding for Non-Lethal Defense Technology; in support of funding for Force Protection Applied Research; in support of funding for Surface Ship Torpedo Defense; in support of funding for Penn State Cancer Institute research initiative; in support of Army TARDEC funding; in support of Navy Advanced Concepts and Simulation funding; in support of Navy Ocean Engineering Technology Development funding. Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act - Department of Energy research programs- Increased funding for Office of Science. In support of funding for Basic Energy Sciences. In support of funding for Energy Frontier Research Centers. In support of funding for Energy Innovation Hubs. In support of funding for RE-ENERGYSE program; In support of EERE project funding. Health and Human Services Appropriations - Increased funding for the Department of Health and Human Services including National Institutes of Health research programs and Title VII and Title VIII funding; Poison Control Centers and programs for teaching and research at academic medical centers; in support of HRSA project funding. Department of Education Appropriation -- increased funding for student financial aid; education research; international education; graduate education; and higher education programs for disadvantaged students including Pell Grants, TRIO, and GEAR UP. Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriation - Title I - Cooperative State Research, Education and Extension Service - increased funding for Hatch Act, Smith-Lever, Agriculture and Food Research Initiative, and in support of Penn State Special Research Grants. Commerce Justice Science Appropriations - increased funding for National Science Foundation and National Institute of Standards and Technology. Interior and Environment Appropriations Act - In support of EPA project funding. Labor - HHS - Education Appropriations Act - In support of funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

HR 4872 - Reconciliation Act of 2010 - in support. In support of HR 4808/S 3766 - Stem Cell Research Advancement Act Support for FMAP extension. In support of HR 4944 - SGR/GME Extenders Bill Health and Human Services Appropriations - Increased funding for the Department of Health and Human Services including National Institutes of Health research programs and Title VII and Title VIII (Health Professions) funding; Poison Control Centers and programs for teaching and research at academic medical centers; in support of HRSA project funding.

FY11 Labor HHS Appropriation Bill - in support of Title VIII, Health Professions funding. In support of HRSA project funding. HR 4872 - Reconciliation Act of 2010 - in support. In support of Title VII funding regarding an administrative jurisdictional issue related to the Armed Forces list of Pathology. In opposition to provision in Medicare 2011 Fee Schedule Proposed Rule which would modify practice expense geographic adjustment. Support for FMAP extension.

Defense Appropriations Act - Title IV - In support of increased funding for Basic and Applied Research in all services. Defense Appropriations - in support of funding for Non-Lethal Defense Technology; in support of funding for Force Protection Applied Research; in support of funding for Surface Ship Torpedo Defense; in support of funding for Penn State Cancer Institute research initiative; in support of Army TARDEC funding; in support of Navy Advanced Concepts and Simulation funding; in support of Navy Ocean Engineering Technology Development funding.

Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act - Department of Energy research programs- Increased funding for Office of Science. In support of funding for Basic Energy Sciences. In support of funding for Energy Frontier Research Centers. In support of funding for Energy Innovation Hubs. In support of funding for RE-ENERGYSE program; In support of EERE project funding. Department of Energy - In support of funding for a U.S. China Clean Energy Research Center. In support of the Greater Philadelphia Innovation Cluster (GPIC) proposal to DoE.

In support of increased funding for student financial aid; education research; international education; graduate education; and higher education programs for disadvantaged students including Pell Grants, TRIO, and GEAR UP. In support of reauthorization of the America Competes Act. In support of funding for public institutions of higher education in the "Keep our Educators Working Act of 2010" and in the FY10 supplemental appropriations bill. Commented on Program Integrity NPRM regarding Federal Student Aid Program.

In support of S. 515, the Patent Reform Act.

Defense Appropriations Act - Title IV - In support of increased funding for Basic and Applied Research in all services. Defense Appropriations - in support of funding for Non-Lethal Defense Technology; in support of funding for Force Protection Applied Research; in support of funding for Surface Ship Torpedo Defense; in support of funding for Penn State Cancer Institute research initiative; in support of Army TARDEC funding; in support of Navy Advanced Concepts and Simulation funding; in support of Navy Ocean Engineering Technology Development funding.

In opposition to HR 5496, a bill to repeal the public telecommunications facilities assistance program.

In support of funding for NIST Construction Grant proposal. In support of funding for an NTIA BTOP grant proposal.

Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriation - Title I - Cooperative State Research, Education and Extension Service - increased funding for Hatch Act, Smith-Lever, Agriculture and Food Research Initiative, and in support of Penn State Special Research Grants. In support of S. 384, Global Food Security Act. In support of HR 4645, the Travel Restriction Reform and Export Enhancement Act.

Defense Appropriations Act - Title IV - In support of increased funding for Basic and Applied Research in all services; in support of funding for Non-Lethal Defense Technology; in support of funding for Force Protection Applied Research; in support of funding for Surface Ship Torpedo Defense; in support of funding for Penn State Cancer Institute research initiative; in support of Army TARDEC funding; in support of Navy Advanced Concepts and Simulation funding; in support of Navy Ocean Engineering Technology Development funding. Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act - Department of Energy research programs- Increased funding for Office of Science. In support of funding for Basic Energy Sciences. In support of funding for Energy Frontier Research Centers. In support of funding for Energy Innovation Hubs. In support of funding for RE-ENERGYSE program; In support of EERE project funding. Labor, Health and Human Services and Education Appropriations - Increased funding for the Department of Health and Human Services including National Institutes of Health research programs and Title VII and Title VIII funding; Poison Control Centers and programs for teaching and research at academic medical centers; in support of HRSA project funding. Department of Education -- increased funding for student financial aid; education research; international education; graduate education; and higher education programs for disadvantaged students including Pell Grants, TRIO, and GEAR UP. Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriation - Title I - Cooperative State Research, Education and Extension Service - increased funding for Hatch Act, Smith-Lever, Agriculture and Food Research Initiative, and in support of Penn State Special Research Grants. Commerce Justice Science Appropriations - increased funding for National Science Foundation and National Institute of Standards and Technology. Interior and Environment Appropriations Act - In support of EPA project funding. Department of Energy - In support of funding for a U.S. China Clean Energy Research Center.

In support of increased funding for student financial aid; education research; international education; graduate education; and higher education programs for disadvantaged students including Pell Grants, TRIO, and GEAR UP. In support of passage of the Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act. In support of reauthorization of the America Competes Act. In support of funding for public institutions of higher education in the "Keep our Educators Working Act of 2010" and in the FY10 supplemental appropriations bill.

Defense Appropriations Act - Title IV - In support of increased funding for Basic and Applied Research in all services. Defense Appropriations - in support of funding for Non-Lethal Defense Technology; in support of funding for Force Protection Applied Research; in support of funding for Surface Ship Torpedo Defense; in support of funding for Penn State Cancer Institute research initiative; in support of Army TARDEC funding; in support of Navy Advanced Concepts and Simulation funding; in support of Navy Ocean Engineering Technology Development funding.

Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriation - Title I - Cooperative State Research, Education and Extension Service - increased funding for Hatch Act, Smith-Lever, Agriculture and Food Research Initiative, and in support of Penn State Special Research Grants.

In support of increased funding for student financial aid; education research; international education; graduate education; and higher education programs for disadvantaged students including Pell Grants, TRIO, and GEAR UP. In support of passage of the Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act.

In support of the Collegiate Housing and Infrastructure Act

In support of continued funding for University Transportation Centers in the reauthorization of SAFETEA.

H.R. 390 - College Football Playoff Act - in opposition.

H.R. 3221, the Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act - concern with provision that would have eliminated interest exemption for graduate students.

Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriation - Title I - Cooperative State Research, Education and Extension Service - increased funding for Hatch Act, McIntire-Stennis, Smith-Lever, Agriculture and Food Research Initiative, National Research Initiative, and Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program, and in support of Penn State Special Research Grants.

In support of federal funding for NIH, NIST, NSF, NASA and DoE Office of Science. In support of ARRA funding for a statewide broadband network. As facilitated by the Pennsylvania Research and Education Network (PennREN), the network would provide affordable, enhanced broadband services to Pre-K through 12 and higher education systems, health care networks, libraries, state and local governments and workforce/economic development entities.

Rescission of Capital IME rule - support Dear Colleague letter Affordable Health Choices Act/Senate HELP Committee H.R. 3200, America's Affordable Health Choices Act America's Healthy Future Act of 2009 (Senate Finance Committee) - in support of GME redistribution, oppose Creation of IMAC Council, oppose Geographic Variation H.R. 3664 - in support of establishment of Healthcare Innovation Zone Pilot Program.

Defense Appropriations Act - Title IV - Research, Development, Test and Evaluation Programs in all services - Increased funding for Basic and Applied Research. Defense Appropriations - in support of funding for Non-Lethal Defense Technology; in support of funding for Force Protection Advanced Technology; in support of funding for Advanced Submarine System Development; in support of funding for Penn State Cancer Institute research initiative. Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act - Department of Energy research programs- Increased funding for Office of Science. In support of funding for Basic Energy Sciences. In support of funding for Energy Frontier Research Centers. In support of funding for Energy Innovation Hubs. In support of funding for RE-ENERGYSE program. Labor, Health and Human Services and Education Appropriations - Increased funding for the Department of Health and Human Services including National Institutes of Health research programs and Title VII and Title VIII funding; Poison Control Centers and programs for teaching and research at academic medical centers - Department of Education -- increased funding for student financial aid; education research; international education; graduate education; and higher education programs for disadvantaged students including Pell Grants, TRIO, and GEAR UP. In support of funding for Even Start and National Institute for Literacy. Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriation - Title I - Cooperative State Research, Education and Extension Service - increased funding for Hatch Act, McIntire-Stennis, Smith-Lever, Agriculture and Food Research Initiative, and Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program, and in support of Penn State Special Research Grants. Commerce Justice Science Appropriations - increased funding for National Science Foundation and National Institute of Standards and Technology. Transportation Appropriations Act - in support of transit funding in Centre County, PA; in support of Highway Funding in Centre County and Dauphin County, PA.

Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriation - Title I - Cooperative State Research, Education and Extension Service - increased funding for Hatch Act, McIntire-Stennis, Smith-Lever, Agriculture and Food Research Initiative, National Research Initiative, and Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program, and in support of Penn State Special Research Grants.

In support of federal funding for NIH, NIST, NSF, NASA and DoE Office of Science. In support of the creation of Regional Innovation and Talent Hubs, which would link university research expertise with a regions existing economic strengths to advance economic development, strengthen technology innovation capacity, and build a regional 21st century workforce. In support of grant funding via Broadband Technology Opportunity Program.

Rescission of Capital IME rule - support Dear Colleague letter Affordable Health Choices Act/Senate HELP Committee H.R. 3200, America's Affordable Health Choices Act America's Healthy Future Act of 2009 (Senate Finance Committee) - in support of GME redistribution, oppose Creation of IMAC Council, oppose Geographic Variation H.R. 3664 - in support of establishment of Healthcare Innovation Zone Pilot Program.

Defense Appropriations Act - Title IV - Research, Development, Test and Evaluation Programs in all services - Increased funding for Basic and Applied Research - in support of funding for Non-Lethal Defense Technology; in support of funding for Force Protection Advanced Technology; in support of funding for Advanced Submarine System Development; in support of funding for Penn State Cancer Institute research initiative.

In support of grant funding under the COPS Hiring Recovery Program.

Defense Appropriations Act - Title IV - Research, Development, Test and Evaluation Programs in all services - Increased funding for Basic and Applied Research. Defense Appropriations - in support of funding for Non-Lethal Defense Technology; in support of funding for Force Protection Advanced Technology; in support of funding for Advanced Submarine System Development; in support of funding for Penn State Cancer Institute research initiative. Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act - Department of Energy research programs- Increased funding for Office of Science. In support of funding for Basic Energy Sciences. In support of funding for Energy Frontier Research Centers. In support of funding for Energy Innovation Hubs. In support of funding for RE-ENERGYSE program. Labor, Health and Human Services and Education Appropriations - Increased funding for the Department of Health and Human Services including National Institutes of Health research programs and Title VII and Title VIII funding; Poison Control Centers and programs for teaching and research at academic medical centers - Department of Education -- increased funding for student financial aid; education research; international education; graduate education; and higher education programs for disadvantaged students including Pell Grants, TRIO, and GEAR UP. In support of funding for Even Start and National Institute for Literacy. Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriation - Title I - Cooperative State Research, Education and Extension Service - increased funding for Hatch Act, McIntire-Stennis, Smith-Lever, Agriculture and Food Research Initiative, and Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program, and in support of Penn State Special Research Grants. Commerce Justice Science Appropriations - increased funding for National Science Foundation and National Institute of Standards and Technology. Transportation Appropriations Act - in support of transit funding in Centre County, PA; in support of Highway Funding in Centre County and Dauphin County, PA. SAFETEA-LU Reauthorization - in support of funding for Regional University Transportation Centers. Oppose Issa amendment to H.R. 3293, Labor, Health and Human Services and Education Appropriations bill, that will strip NIH grants of funding. In support of grant funding under the COPS Hiring Recovery Program.

H.R. 690 and S. 144 - in support of the MOBILE Cell Phone Act. H.R. 3221, the Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act - concern with provision that would have eliminated interest exemption for graduate students.

In support of federal funding for NIH, NIST, NSF, NASA and DoE Office of Science. In support of the creation of Regional Innovation and Talent Hubs, which would link university research expertise with a regions existing economic strengths to advance economic development, strengthen technology innovation capacity, and build a regional 21st century workforce.

Rescission of Capital IME rule - support Dear Colleague letter H R 978 - Helicopter Medical Services Patient Safety, Protection and Coordination Act - support Mental Health on Campus Improvement Act - in support The Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2009 - support Health Choices Act - Oppose amendments 281, 287, 288, 290 and 291 (340B drug discount).

In opposition to removing FICA tax exemption for students' income.

Defense Appropriations Act - Title IV - Research, Development, Test and Evaluation Programs in all services - Increased funding for Basic and Applied Research. Defense Appropriations - in support of funding for Non-Lethal Defense Technology; in support of funding for Force Protection Advanced Technology; in support of funding for Advanced Submarine System Development; in support of funding for Penn State Cancer Institute research initiative. Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act - Department of Energy research programs- Increased funding for Office of Science. In support of funding for Stripper Well Consortium. In support of funding for Basic Energy Sciences. In support of funding for Energy Frontier Research Centers. In support of funding for Energy Innovation Hubs. Labor, Health and Human Services and Education Appropriations - Increased funding for the Department of Health and Human Services including National Institutes of Health research programs and Title VII and Title VIII funding; Poison Control Centers and programs for teaching and research at academic medical centers - Department of Education -- increased funding for student financial aid; education research; international education; graduate education; and higher education programs for disadvantaged students including Pell Grants, TRIO, and GEAR UP. In support of funding for Even Start and National Institute for Literacy. Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriation - Title I - Cooperative State Research, Education and Extension Service - increased funding for Hatch Act, McIntire-Stennis, Smith-Lever, Agriculture Food and Research Initiative, and Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program, and in support of Penn State Special Research Grants. Commerce Justice Science Appropriations - increased funding for National Science Foundation and National Institute of Standards and Technology. Transportation Appropriations Act - in support of transit funding in Centre County, PA; in support of Highway Funding in Centre County and Dauphin County, PA. In opposition to Senate Amendment #258 to link FMAP payments with tuition increases. In opposition to Senate Amendment #289 to limit infrastructure eligibility by endowment size. SAFETEA-LU Reauthorization - in support of funding for Regional University Transportation Centers.

In support of increased funding for student financial aid; education research; international education; graduate education; and higher education programs for disadvantaged students including Pell Grants, TRIO, and GEAR UP. Concerns about Department of Education criteria for spending State Fiscal Stabilization Funds. In support of funding for Even Start and National Institute for Literacy. In support of the creation of Regional Innovation and Talent Hubs, which would link university research expertise with a regions existing economic strengths to advance economic development, strengthen technology innovation capacity, and build a regional 21st century workforce.

Defense Appropriations Act - Title IV - Research, Development, Test and Evaluation Programs in all services - Increased funding for Basic and Applied Research. Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act - Department of Energy research programs- Increased funding for Office of Science. In support of funding for Stripper Well Consortium. In support of funding for Basic Energy Sciences. In support of funding for Energy Frontier Research Centers. Labor, Health and Human Services and Education Appropriations - Increased funding for the Department of Health and Human Services including National Institutes of Health research programs; Poison Control Centers and programs for teaching and research at academic medical centers - Department of Education -- increased funding for student financial aid; education research; international education; graduate education; and higher education programs for disadvantaged students including Pell Grants, TRIO, and GEAR UP. Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriation - Title I - Cooperative State Research, Education and Extension Service - increased funding for Hatch Act, McIntire-Stennis, Smith-Lever, Agriculture Food and Research Initiative, and Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program, and in support of Penn State Special Research Grants. Commerce Justice Science Appropriations - increased funding for National Science Foundation and National Institute of Standards and Technology. Defense Appropriations - in support of funding for Non-Lethal Defense Technology; in support of funding for Force Protection Advanced Technology; in support of funding for Advanced Submarine System Development; in support of funding for Penn State Cancer Institute research initiative. HR 1 - American Recovery and Reinvestment Act - in support of funding for Agriculture, Food and Research Initiative, National Science Foundation, Department of Energy Office of Science, National Institute for Standards and Technology, infrastructure funding for universities, Pell Grants, Federal Work Study, Stafford loans. In opposition to Senate Amendment #258 to link FMAP payments with tuition increases. In opposition to Senate Amendment #289 to limit infrastructure eligibility by endowment size.

Defense Appropriations Title IV - Research Development, and Test and Evaluation - in support of funding for Non-Lethal Defense Technology; in support of funding for Force Protection Advanced Technology; in support of funding for Advanced Submarine System Development; in support of funding for Penn State Cancer Institute research initiative.

In support of legislation to allow states to establish standards for air medical transport vehicles. In support of funding for infrastructure projects.

Rescission of Capital IME rule - support Dear Colleague letter H R 978 - Helicopter Medical Services Patient Safety, Protection and Coordination Act - support Mental Health on Campus Improvement Act -- in support

In support of increased funding for student financial aid; education research; international education; graduate education; and higher education programs for disadvantaged students including Pell Grants, TRIO, and GEAR UP.

Defense Appropriations Act - Title IV - Research, Development, Test and Evaluation Programs in all services - Increased funding for Basic and Applied Research. Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act - Department of Energy research programs- Increased funding for Office of Science. In support of funding for Stripper Well Consortium In support of funding for Basic Energy Sciences. In support of funding for Energy Frontier Research Centers. Labor, Health and Human Services and Education Appropriations - Increased funding for the Department of Health and Human Services including National Institutes of Health research programs; Poison Control Centers and programs for teaching and research at academic medical centers - Department of Education -- increased funding for student financial aid; education research; international education; graduate education; and higher education programs for disadvantaged students including Pell Grants, TRIO, and GEAR UP. Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriation - Title I - Cooperative State Research, Education and Extension Service - increased funding for Hatch Act, McIntire-Stennis, Smith-Lever, and Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program, and in support of Penn State Special Research Grants. Commerce Justice Science Appropriations - increased funding for National Science Foundation and National Institute of Standards and Technology. Defense Appropriations - in support of funding for Surface Ship Torpedo Defense; in support of funding for Non-Lethal Defense Technology; in support of funding for Force Protection Advanced Technology; in support of funding for Advanced Submarine System Development; in support of funding for Penn State Cancer Institute research initiative. 2009 Budget Resolution - requested opposition to proposed Medicare/Medicaid cuts. HR 2642 - Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agency Appropriation. Urge passage to delay until April 2009, the Medicaid GME proposed rule. S 3272 - NIH Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2008 -- in support.

Employee Free Choice Act - Urged members to oppose this measure as it would change the current union election system by leaving workers unprotected from outside influences.

In support of federal funding for NIH, NIST, NSF, NASA and DoE Office of Science.

Defense Appropriations Title IV - Research Development, and Test and Evaluation - in support of funding for Surface Ship Torpedo Defense; in support of funding for Non-Lethal Defense Technology; in support of funding for Force Protection Advanced Technology; in support of funding for Advanced Submarine System Development; in support of funding for Penn State Cancer Institute research initiative.

HR 4137 - Higher Education Act - in opposition to further regulation of accreditation standards HR 3195 - ADA Restoration Act - Concerns with provisions that may affect institutions of higher education

Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriation - Title I - Cooperative State Research, Education and Extension Service - increased funding for Hatch Act, McIntire-Stennis, Smith-Lever, and Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program, and in support of Penn State Special Research Grants. In support of funding for Farm Bill Conservation Programs, specifically for Environmental Quality Incentive Program, the Farmland Protection Program, and the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Program.

In support of federal funding for NIH, NIST, NSF, NASA and DoE Office of Science.

Defense Appropriations Title IV - Research Development, and Test and Evaluation - in support of funding for Surface Ship Torpedo Defense; in support of funding for Non-Lethal Defense Technology; in support of funding for Force Protection Advanced Technology; in support of funding for Advanced Submarine System Development; in support of funding for Penn State Cancer Institute research initiative.