Arlen Specter actually said...

Well, there are frequently changes in reauthorization which do not bear on a determination that the program is ineffective.

But does that say anything about the inadequacy or failure of the discretionary program?

No, you said that the Congress as well as the administration--adopted language to the effect of being disappointed in the program, not satis...

So I still do not understand the relevancy of your distinction between discretionary and State grants.