Yesterday marked the beginning of House debate on the waiver language, with Rep. Sam Farr (D - CA) seeking to strip the waiver from the House spending bill. (thelunchtray.com)
«The NMI [Network for Manufacturing Innovation] will not increase spending,» asserted Representative Lamar Smith (R — TX), chair of the House science committee with oversight of both agencies, during the 15 September House debate on Reed's bill. (sciencemag.org)
This was a blow to the advocates, who had come to urge the trustees to try to strike a new deal on the property at the heart of the affordable - housing debate in Wilmette: the Mallinckrodt building, a 90 - year - old former convent now owned by the local Park District. (articles.chicagotribune.com)