Alan Simpson: “I would just say that in EERE, the administration requested $2.9…”

On the recordMay 24, 2016

I would just say that in EERE, the administration requested $2.9 billion. We funded it at 1.8--1.8 something--1.86 or something like that. We saved a billion dollars. So we actually are rebalancing the portfolio in what we think is important. That is what we do. Mr. Chairman, I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Colorado. The question was taken; and the Acting Chair announced that the noes appeared to have it.

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Wyoming

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May 24, 2016

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