Political Quotes

“I just want to make a few points about this amendment. As my colleague has said, this would reduce the funds from EPA operations by $14 million and increase the Inspector General by $10 million. I think we would certainly agree that it would be a good idea to increase the funding for the Inspector General, and we would like to see the other side increase those funds. But we are uncomfortable with the idea of taking the funding from the operating account. This account has already been cut by $92 million, and it would reduce the operating account by $14 million, putting that money over there. This seems like too severe of a cut on top of what has already been done. We don't disagree that the work of the Inspectors General across all agencies in Federal Government are necessary and very important and they do good work. So, once again, I just oppose the shift in funding. I think it would be great if the other side wanted to enhance the funding for the Office of Inspector General, just not through this mechanism. I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from Wyoming (Mrs. Lummis). The amendment was agreed to. Amendment No. 16 offered by Mr. Gosar The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order to consider amendment No. 16 printed in House Report 114-683.”