Lowey statement on bipartisan budget agreement

October 27, 2015
Press Release

Congresswoman Nita Lowey (D-NY), Ranking Democrat on the House Appropriations Committee, today issued the following statement after House and Senate Leaders reached a budget agreement:

“Since the beginning of this year’s budget and appropriations process, Democrats have called for relief from damaging austerity-level budget cuts so that Congress can enact spending laws that invest in this nation’s future. 

“Republicans finally engaged in constructive talks, and negotiators have yielded a bipartisan package that increases funding equally for defense and non-defense investments.  The agreement also protects the full faith and credit of the United States, extends the solvency of Social Security Disability Insurance, and prevents a significant increase in seniors’ Medicare Part B premiums and deductibles.

“I am hopeful that enough responsible Republicans will join with Democrats to enact this bipartisan budget agreement.  With fewer than six weeks until we face another shutdown, it's time to develop a bipartisan spending package that invests in our national and economic security.

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