06/05/2012
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"This bill would provide much-needed assistance to State Energy Offices to plan for and respond to energy disruptions from both physical and cyber threats."
"I want to welcome everyone to today's hearing entitled 'Investing in America's Energy Infrastructure: Improving Energy Efficiency and Creating a Diverse Workforce.'"
"H.R. 1315 is in essence a jobs bill designed to train underserved groups, including women, minorities, veterans, unemployed energy workers, and returning citizens."
"It is my hope that following this hearing the minority side will finally accept my repeated offer to work with my office on this bill."