Angie Craig: “This Senator's amendment would not cut any program. It would allow continued funding at that level. It does not reward…”

“This Senator's amendment would not cut any program. It would allow continued funding at that level. It does not reward by allowing the increases in the spending. That is what is important. The Senator from Massachusetts mentioned that nothing would go forward. He is wrong. Everything goes forward, and the measurements are in place. What we are saying is, we are strong and definitive in saying that if you do not improve, you do not get the additional money.”