Press Releases
March 4, 2013
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Lowey Statement on 2013 Continuing Resolution
Governing by continuing resolution limits the ability of federal departments and agencies to respond to changing circumstances, implement laws enacted by Congress, eliminate unnecessary spending, and budget responsibly.
February 13, 2013
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Sequestration Endangers Economy, Jobs, Critical Services and Investments
Sequestration will slow economic growth and job creation while cutting services and investments critical to the American people.
February 7, 2013
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A Report on Discretionary Spending Reductions Since 2010
Congress has cut discretionary spending by $1.5 trillion over ten years through reductions in Appropriations bills and future spending caps. These reductions are jeopardizing economic growth and services and investments critical to families... before sequestration even begins.
February 5, 2013
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Lowey Statement on President's Call for Sequester Delay
The sequester was designed to be painful, and if it goes forward, it will be. Results will include furloughs of air traffic controllers, food inspectors, and border patrol; reduced investments in safe drinking water and medical research; and diminished military readiness and embassy security.
January 23, 2013
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Lowey Announces Democratic Members of Appropriations Committee, Ranking Members, Subcommittees
The House Appropriations Committee will play a key role in the 113th Congress as we work to create jobs, invest in our future, and reduce the deficit and debt in a balanced and responsible way, said Lowey. "I am pleased the Democratic caucus has ratified the 12 subcommittee Ranking Members and all Democrats who will serve on the Committee. I look forward to working with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to meet the challenges our nation faces."
January 16, 2013
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Lowey Statement on Passage of Sandy Aid
I am especially proud to have helped lead the bipartisan effort to pass the full assistance package for the affected areas, as the first order of business in the 113th Congress....The desperately-needed relief in this bill will help families and individuals put their lives back together and assist in rebuilding transportation networks and public infrastructure vital to commerce and our quality of life.
January 14, 2013
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Lowey Statement at Rules Committee on Sandy Aid
The underlying bill, with the addition of the Frelinghuysen amendment, will help families, businesses, and communities affected by Sandy to recover and rebuild.
September 13, 2012
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Norm Dicks Floor Statement on the 6 Month Continuing Resolution
While I would much prefer to be doing our regular bills, I support this CR... The CR also preserves the agreement on spending levels and the reforms in budgeting for disaster relief as set out in the Budget Control Act.
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September 10, 2012
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Norm Dicks Statement on the 6 Month Continuing Resolution
This stop-gap measure will keep the government operating at a rate consistent with what we agreed to in last years bipartisan Budget Control Act.
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August 13, 2012
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Reports on the Reckless & Partisan Labor, HHS, Education Appropriations Bill, FY13
"The bill proposed by the chairman - when adjusted for inflation and population growth - would bring funding back to levels not seen since 2001…The bill is also loaded down with numerous controversial partisan riders that have no place on an appropriations bill.
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