03/16/2009
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"I am also very optimistic that language that was included in last year's Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies appropriation bill that transfers the authority over air quality issues in Arctic O..."
"Can you give me any indication at this point in time that you think you have that administrative authority?"
"So if in fact this is actually helped you, is there a reason that you didn't request extension of this authority in the budget this year?"
"I truly appreciate that you've maintained this critical program while keeping the overall budget request below last year's level."