Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, H.R. 3663 is a completely noncontroversial measure which addresses major ongoing problems at the Blue Plains wastewater treatment facility and with the water and sewer pipes in the District of Columbia. The bill was bipartisan support. It was cosponsored by all of the members of the subcommittee on the District of Columbia and the regional delegation. It was reported out of both the subcommittee on the District of Columbia and the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight with unanimous voice votes. H.R. 3663 changes the home rule charter so that the new water and sewer authority may issue revenue bonds and make other changes necessary to ensure both the independence of new authority and its financial responsibility. The newly created water and sewer authority is good not only for the residents of the city, but for everyone who lives in the metropolitan region. For the first time, the suburban jurisdictions will have representation on the governing board for Blue Plains. Currently, the Blue Plains facility is caught up in the District's financial problems. This has led the Environmental Protection Agency to become involved in a resolution of the problem. The EPA supports both the District legislation and H.R. 3663, because they are the best immediate solution to the operational problems at Blue Plains.”