Bruce F. Vento: “I support the amendment that the gentleman from Alaska [Mr. Young] is offering, which basically exempts funds provided…”

“I support the amendment that the gentleman from Alaska [Mr. Young] is offering, which basically exempts funds provided under 12 units. The current Hayworth amendment did not do that. I think it may have been a technical problem, but its consequence is a major concern. As I said, the Young amendment would provide prevailing wage, would not apply for 12 units or less, and would provide the opportunity for the Secretary to waive the provisions as provided by the Secretary under similar authority existing in the CDBG program policy allocated to Indian tribes. I have worked with those concerned with the request of the gentleman from Alaska, and I appreciate his initiative in bringing this amendment to the floor this afternoon. It is my understanding that the gentleman from Arizona [Mr. Hayworth] is going to accept this amendment, and some of my concerns are addressed with it. So, I urge my colleagues' support for the Young amendment.”