Political Quotes

“I thank subcommittee Chairman Simpson, Ranking Member Kaptur, and full committee Chairman Rogers for their work on this bill. The House Republican ``work harder for less'' budget resolution was opposed by every Member on my side of the aisle in part because it makes it impossible to provide the funding necessary in the 12 appropriations bills to grow our economy and give hard-working Americans the opportunity to succeed. Democrats much preferred the approach taken by the President, calling for an end to the sequester and more reasonable and realistic budgeting that could help families afford college, a home, and a secure retirement. The proposed funding level for the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy is dismal and would curtail innovation in clean and renewable energy and make us less competitive. This type of investment grows our economy and provides opportunity to hard-working Americans. But under the Republican proposal, funding would be slashed by $266 million compared to the 2015 level. A number of other areas fall far short of the President's proposal, including $82.6 million less to modernize and secure the electric grid and $240 million less for scientific research critical to addressing long-term energy needs. These levels are above the current enacted levels; but by failing to address sequestration, the majority is missing an opportunity to further invest in critical initiatives that create jobs and make American families more secure.…”