There was great debate today during committee markup on the WIA bill. On the Scott-Van Hollen-Woolsey amendment, debate lasted almost two hours and was very spirited. Ultimately, the amendment was defeated 19-23. Among dems, Miller was not present for the vote, and Barrow voted no. On the McCarthy amendment that would require WIA-funded employers seeking to use the exemption in H.R. 27 to indicate on job applications that applicants might not be hired on the basis of merit, the amendment was defeated 17-27. Among the dems, Miller, Owens, Holt and Hinojosa were not present for the vote, and Barrow noted no.