Chellie Pingree: “I am happy to have an exchange--North Carolina barbecue, Maine…”

On the recordJuly 7, 2015

I am happy to have an exchange--North Carolina barbecue, Maine lobster. It is probably a pretty fair exchange. I just want to clarify. It is $15,000, not $15 million that the EPA spent working on this innovation. I understand your concerns, and I appreciate the points that you brought up. Mr. Chairman, I continue to oppose the amendment, and I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from North Carolina (Mr. Hudson). The amendment was agreed to. Amendment Offered by Mr. Fitzpatrick

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Chellie Pingree

Democratic · Maine

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Jul 7, 2015

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