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Vernon Ehlers: “I personally would prefer, if we are going to show preferences here and use the money for that purpose, I would really…”

On the recordApril 23, 2008
I personally would prefer, if we are going to show preferences here and use the money for that purpose, I would really prefer that we use those funds to give preference to those organizations that submit proposals for doing research and developing areas that will reduce carbon emissions. I think in the long run that might be better for the Nation than simply rewarding those who have taken steps within the organization rather than developing new ideas and inventions that can apply to everyone in the Nation.
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Vernon Ehlers
Republican · Michigan
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Editor's note · Context

Discussing an amendment related to funding preferences during a House floor debate.

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