Steven Holt: “I think the chairman of the committee reads too much into this…”

On the recordSeptember 8, 2011

I think the chairman of the committee reads too much into this amendment. It says, in awarding grants, the Secretary is encouraged to give priority to States that encourage green building practices and certification. In other words, if it certifiably will save energy and thereby save the school district money, it should be encouraged. What in the world could be wrong with that? I would urge my chair to reconsider after he has read this amendment and support us in the passage of this amendment. I yield back the balance of my time. The CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. Holt). The question was taken; and the Chair announced that the ayes appeared to have it.

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Sep 8, 2011

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