Joe Barton: “At some point in time it has to be a job that is sustainable in the marketplace with either no government assistance or…”

That's hard to stomach. We wouldn't be having this discussion if there wasn't a general agreement that your company has discriminated against conservatives, most of whom happen to be Republican.

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 want to thank Congressman Rush for working with me as one of the two lead bipartisan sponsors.

It is voluntary on a State basis.