Press Releases
December 18, 2012
He was one of our nation's greatest war heroes and over his historic career in Congress, a stalwart defender of our troops and their families. His death leaves a great void in the Senate and among all of those who cherished his friendship.
Issues:Agriculture
October 9, 2012
This letter will examine the impact of sequestration on the whole range of Federal responsibilities and, I hope, help make the case for Congress to act responsibly by agreeing to a more sensible approach to deficit reduction.
Issues:Agriculture
September 13, 2012
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.
Issues:Agriculture
September 10, 2012
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. As Ive said all along, it was inevitable that we would return here and I regret that we spent the greater po
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Monday, September 10th, 2012
Press Contact: Ryan Nickel (202) 225-3481
WASHINGTON- House Appropriations Committee Ranking Member Rep.
Issues:Agriculture
August 13, 2012
"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.
Issues:Agriculture
July 23, 2012
I had hoped that the Appropriations Committee would remain a safe haven from the partisan gridlock that has characterized this Congress. I would remind my Republican colleagues that we are sent here by our constituents to get our work done and make the
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Monday, July 23rd, 2012
Press Contact:Ryan Nickel (202) 225-3481
WASHINGTON- House Appropriations Committee Ranking Member Rep.
Issues:Agriculture
July 18, 2012
Total Spending in the Labor-HHS-Education Bill: Over the Past Ten Years, Just Roughly Keeping Up with Inflation
July 17, 2012
This bill is an extremely partisan proposal, stands little chance of even being brought up on the House floor, and will rightly be disregarded by both the Senate and the President. This draft proposal only serves to underscore the desperate need for bipa
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Tuesday, July 17th, 2012
Press Contact: Ryan Nickel (202) 225-3481
WASHINGTON- House Appropriations Committee Ranking Member Rep.
Issues:Agriculture
June 27, 2012
* EPA Cut -17% * Drasticly Underfunds Conservation * 20 Special Interest Riders
Issues:Interior and Environment