On the recordJuly 21, 1997
I have heard no arguments here as to why these good provisions should now be repealed. In addition, the Appropriations Committee's report offers no explanation of the need for section 630. Let me also observe that section 630 attempts to make these controversial changes in energy legislation through an appropriations bill. As far as I can tell, no formal notification to or consultation with the Energy Committee has taken place. I doubt that such a far-reaching change would be considered by the Energy and Natural Resources Committee without at least a hearing. The proponents of section 630 should have their views heard in the appropriate forum. I am recommending to the chairman of the Energy Committee that hearings be held so that we can get all the issues out on the table and, if changes are needed, come to a reasonable solution. In the meantime, I urge my colleagues to support this amendment and strike section 630.
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