John Spratt: “We are the Budget Committee, not the Energy Committee, and it is not our job to draft energy bills.”

I think it is a bit irresponsible to at least articulate to the American people, to the Congress, why you think we need a new policy direction.

Under Democratic leadership, the 111th Congress moved swiftly to enact the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, which has jump started economic activity.

The positive impact of the Recovery Act is already being made apparent, and more economic activity will be generated as stimulus dollars continue to spend out.

I want to thank Congresswoman Gwen Moore for suggesting this hearing and for her role in bringing it about and putting it together.