Barbara Mikulski: “I oppose the McCain amendment and OMB's recommendation. Trade adjustment assistance is an effective and modest program…”

“I oppose the McCain amendment and OMB's recommendation. Trade adjustment assistance is an effective and modest program, and it is only $15.8 million. The average grant is $75,000. From 2006 to 2010, it has helped over 830 firms and created about 50,000 jobs. I urge defeat of the McCain amendment. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Is there further debate? If not, the question is on agreeing to the amendment. Mr. McCAIN. Madam President, I ask for the yeas and nays. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Is there a sufficient second? There is a sufficient second. The yeas and nays having been ordered. The clerk will call the roll.”