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Wasserman Schultz statement at subcommittee markup of FY 2018 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies appropriations bill

June 12, 2017

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Mr. Chairman, it is clear that a solution will require a bipartisan majority of both Houses. I believe every member of this Committee is ready to work and do the right thing. I believe that it is time we get past these unrealistic beliefs that we can cut our way to prosperity. If this failed philosophy persists, our work and our mandate will only getter tougher. We must be more strategic about how we handle our federal budget.

Lowey statement at subcommittee markup of FY 2018 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies appropriations bill

June 12, 2017

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The veterans we seek to assist in this bill will also be harmed if other appropriations bills cut essential programs like job training, elderly and disabled housing, and childcare programs. Cuts to the federal workforce across the government are a direct threat to veterans, who made up 30.9 percent of the federal workforce in FY 15.

Quigley statement at hearing on Department of Treasury FY 2018 budget request

June 12, 2017

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The vital role that the Treasury Department plays in both the domestic and global economy cannot be overstated. That’s why I was so disappointed with this year’s Treasury budget request, which slashes funding by $372 million.

McCollum statement at hearing on Department of Interior FY 2018 budget request

June 8, 2017

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The proposals contained in President Trump’s budget are reckless and endanger our Nation’s natural and cultural resources. This budget guts funding for programs critical to appropriately manage public lands, it dishonors our commitment to Native Americans and rejects science.

Lowey, Wasserman Schultz statement on VA Electronic Health Records

June 5, 2017

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“We are truly encouraged by Secretary Shulkin’s decision to move forward with a system that allows patient health data to reside in a single system, and brings our service members and veterans closer to uninterrupted care between the Departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs."

Serrano statement at hearing on FY 2018 Department of Commerce Budget Request

May 25, 2017

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The President’s budget request for fiscal year 2018 includes $7.8 billion for the Department of Commerce, which is a $1.4 billion or 15 percent decrease from the 2017 enacted level. This level of funding endangers these core missions at the Department.

Lowey statement on President Trump's 2018 budget request

May 23, 2017

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"Just three weeks ago, Congress passed - in overwhelming, bipartisan fashion - an omnibus appropriations bill that provided responsible funding levels for critical services and investments.

"Despite having personally signed the Omnibus into law, President Trump today proposed a cruel and radical departure from that solid foundation. Cutting $54 billion from nondefense services and investments would have a devastating impact on working families, hospitals, law enforcement, schools, and local infrastructure around the country. It is a false choice to suggest slashing these investments is the price of providing the equipment, training, and manpower our military needs. We can - and should - do both.

Budget & Appropriations Ranking Members Call on Congress to Raise Spending Caps

May 18, 2017

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Today House Budget Committee Ranking Member John Yarmuth, House Appropriations Committee Ranking Member Nita Lowey, Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer, House Budget Committee Vice Ranking Member Pramila Jayapal, and House Appropriations Committee Vice Ranking Member Derek Kilmer joined with representatives from NDD United at a press conference calling on Congress to raise the 2018 spending caps. If no action is taken, Congress will face irresponsible and arbitrary austerity-level caps that threaten our country's economy, security, and standing as a global leader.

DeLauro statement at hearing on NIH FY 2018 budget request

May 17, 2017

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The NIH is the leading biomedical research entity in the world. My colleagues on the subcommittee have often heard me say that medical research is special. A breakthrough at NIH saves not just one life, but potentially millions, over generations to come. That breakthrough can improve the life of not just a sick individual, but the lives of their loved ones, caretakers, and friends.

Wasserman Schultz statement at hearing on Department of Veterans Affairs FY 2018 budget request

May 3, 2017

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Mr. Secretary, while I am glad you are here today, it is unfortunate that we will not be able to discuss the specifics of the VA budget request. This lack of detail makes it extremely challenging for the Committee to properly do its job.