Lots of questions from committee members at my green jobs bill hearing.

I took that as a sign of interest, until my GOP friends started asking why we were singling out former and current recipients of cash assistance for job training.

“The heart of welfare reform is providing incentives for people to join the work force,” I stated. “This bill builds on the legislation we passed a decade ago.”

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I received the legal memo on whether a court is likely to require accommodation of those hypothetical religious practices in a multi-family dwelling.

Not to use a legal term, it’s common sense. You don’t make exceptions for a religious practice that violates a law, such as those dealing with treatment of animals or fire hazards.

The subcommittee is supposed to consider the bill tomorrow. My staff hand delivered the memo to members’ offices. I added a handwritten note – not to sway anyone’s vote but to get their attention.

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Lilly Ledbetter is moving in both houses – favorable subcommittee action on the House bill and floor debate on the Senate version. Both have been amended but in different ways.

I’ve offered advice on how to allay Republicans’ concerns and then reach agreement between the two houses on identical language.