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It's obvious that, to me, anyway, this program is being abused.

I don't want to speak for the Department of Energy, but the draft legislation allows, without going through the appropriation process, funds generated by using this facility for private purposes to be used for maintenance of the facility.

I was very heartened by the opening comments of Mr. Rush and Mr. Pallone.

This is a really, really good bill. I hope we have a great hearing.