Wednesday, April 1, 2009

EPW Concessions Reached, Markup Continues

EPW committee members across party lines have reached an agreement on the Freedom Act and CEPA.

The committee recessed for over an hour and a half, until the necessity to compromise became unavoidable. After extensive discussions between ranking members and Democratic and Republican party leaders, the committee came to an agreement.

“On behalf of the Republicans, I would like to thank all the Democrats for working with us to pass this legislation,” said Senator James Inhofe.

Chairwoman Barbara Boxer thanked Republicans for coming back and expressed her hope that another walkout will not be necessary.

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