Earthpark

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Earthpark

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"Earthpark could bring unique opportunities to Iowa - not just environmental or energy related -- but also long lasting benefits to Iowa's economy and education system. Some may agree or disagree with the worthiness of this project, but I put in place a process to ensure the money wasn't frittered away. The Appropriations Committee should have let the current law play out, giving the Energy Department ample time to consider the matching funds proposal, before allowing the law governing the federal dollars to be changed. I'm frustrated with this move by the majority. It goes to show that the pledge to be more transparent doesn't appear to be more than a campaign promise that wouldn't be kept. This action was unfair to Pella, the project leaders, and those who stepped up to the plate to provide contributions."

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