Earl Blumenauer: “America had a 50 year experiment with devolution, local control over infrastructure.”

I can speak confidently for House Democrats when I say we are firmly committed to reauthorization of AGOA and HOPE before their expiration next year.

I have 190 days left in Congress, so I have been spending time on issues that bring people together rather than divide them.

But reauthorizing the programs without improving them is a missed opportunity.

I find this hearing very meaningful.