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CFATS is important to me and to my district.

We are all for these changes from the standpoint of an all-in energy policy, but to just throw two under the bus is basically taking us to where we have--for the next 24 months--the need for reliable power.

How can you justify what you have already done to them? I cannot explain that.

I do not know how you all think that you have kept these prices down and you are helping these poor people get through difficult times.

I represent a state that has an 18 percent poverty level.

I think you said Pennsylvania was number two in coal production.

I have seen firsthand how a small investment like this program can make a huge difference in the life of a child and can help rebuild a community.

I was so disappointed to see that the President's budget completely eliminated funding for this program--a $1.2 billion cut to Federal funding for afterschool and summer programs.

So would your choice program not simply leave holes in West Virginia?

In West Virginia, we just cannot afford to start another education system.

If your staff can get with us and show us how you intend for us to be able to still address the problems we are having because our educators are concerned next year everything stops.

You have gone from like $400 million up to $1.1 billion, which I am very much appreciative, but then it goes right back to nothing.

The problem is we are using that for opioid concerns that we have with students coming from addicted households and maybe even addiction themselves.

I am very concerned about the significant cuts that have been proposed and appreciate you are here to answer our questions.

You basically cannot have an economic development conversation with any businesses who are a problem finding the right skill sets for the jobs of tomorrow.

I mean, I agree with the premise of giving the States the flexibility.

I continue to be frustrated that the administration continues to call for the elimination of NASA's Office of Education.

I would hope that you all would understand the security.