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Howard P. Buck McKeon: largest surplus in american history. one of the ways to turn around deficit is economic growth. we believe this bill would do that. we urge a yes vote on the amendment. the chair: the gentleman from oregon. mr. schrader: thank you, mr. chairman. i just would reiterate that this is a good government bill. it actually looks at saving the

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Howard P. Buck McKeon: taxpayers money. i'm surprised that my colleague from california is not interested in the energy savings and the benefit of this amendment to make sure that there's actually accountability -- mr. mckeon: will the gentleman yield? mr. schrader: in the legislation and i would urge my -- yes, i would yield. mr. mckeon: i am interested in saving energy.