Wow, so a US senator wants the federal program continued in his home state?  Whodathunk?

I'm still waiting for proof that taxpayers' money in NREL has a positive return.  Without proof, we should shut it down and sell the land and other capital assets to pay down the massive federal debt.

We've drilled our way out of energy shortages which will keep us in good stead for decades.  Shut NREL down.