John Parker Sweeney: “I would suggest, Mr. Peterson, that people who are rescuing horses have a different mindset and intent than those who…”

I will make these very quick points: First, that section 108 is an eligible use of economic development funds. And, therefore, there is no reason to have a separate set-aside of funds, as is proposed here in this amendment. In fact, in…

And 20 percent of the horse population, in reporting data out of California and everywhere else, suggests absolutely the opposite.

In my experience, collective bargaining isn't anathema to these other relationships.

I do so in opposition to this amendment which I understand takes part of the program and makes it available into the first quarter of fiscal year 2010. The problem with that is that this adds an unneeded complication to the administration…