David Hobson: “As the gentleman from Florida is aware, the budget is very tight this year; and due to the lack of Federal funds, many…”

There are no new projects in this bill because there are no new projects proposed in the bill at this point. There could be later. I would hope not. And I want to tell you, we also in the past took out the President's new starts too, not…

In reply, yes, we will make that request. And should the subcommittee find the DOE's response unacceptable or not receive a response by the deadline stipulated, I commit to working in conference to direct the DOE to support university…

Most of the $142 million proposed as an increase in the account would support research and development of carbon capture and sequestration technology. No matter what energy future one believes in, fossil fuels will play a significant role…

I am committed to addressing any outstanding issues related to the barriers in conference, if necessary.