John Tierney: “The way they have structured it so far, there will not be any tests before 2004 where the beacon will not be present.”

At this time, I would like to yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from California (Mr. George Miller), who is the ranking member of the committee and, as the chairman of the committee has said, is no stranger to this issue. He has been a…

I just haven't heard any evidence that indicates to me that there is any reason to believe that this board won't be fair-minded.

At this point, I would like to yield 1 minute to the gentleman from Connecticut, Joe Courtney, who has been a strong member of the committee and an advocate of workforce investment for some time.

At this time, I would like to yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from Texas, Ruben Hinojosa, who has been deeply involved in the passage of this bill.