On the recordJuly 13, 2011
Well, if I could reclaim my time, relative to the gentleman's congressional district, I can't speak specifically, except to note, again, the commission is relatively new; the dollar amounts, relative to the Federal budget, are modest; and we're talking about seven States. Perhaps the real value here is that they are spread a bit thin and obviously do not have at this point in time a program in the gentleman's district. But I don't think that that was warranted, given the breadth of their responsibilities over seven States, to argue against their demise. So, again, I would respectfully oppose the gentleman's amendment. I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Georgia (Mr. Broun). The question was taken; and the Acting Chair announced that the ayes appeared to have it.
