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On the recordMay 6, 2010
I support the gentleman's amendment. Home Star must be funded at a level that would save or create 168,000 jobs, save energy in 3 million homes, and save consumers $9.2 billion over the next decade. These savings will not be realized if the authorization is decreased through earmarks. I urge my colleagues to support the Flake amendment.
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Markey discusses the importance of funding the Home Star program to create jobs and save energy.

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