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Steve Buyer: “My intention is not to offer that amendment that has been authorized to offer, and I will work this out with Chairman…”

On the recordJuly 28, 2010
My intention is not to offer that amendment that has been authorized to offer, and I will work this out with Chairman Edwards. But I'm going to ask to oppose the rule, even though I compliment the good work the committee has done. But we need an open process.
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Steve Buyer
Indiana
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govinfo.gov
Jul 28, 2010

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The speaker discusses concerns about funding and amendments related to renewable energy initiatives at the VA.

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