Press Releases
May 31, 2012
This bill, covering the legislative branch, is the smallest of all the appropriations bills. But it funds an entire equal branch of government. We should all feel some personal sense of responsibility when we consider the operations of Congress during consideration of this bill.
Issues:Legislative Branch
May 17, 2012
I am therefore extremely disappointed in the allocation for these critical programs which shortchanges our diplomatic and development efforts, and could weaken America's standing in the world.
Issues:State, Foreign Operations
May 17, 2012
For the most part...this bill has been protected from Ryan budget austerity.
May 16, 2012
I applaud you and your staff for retaining adequate funding for the front line employees of the Department of Homeland Security, so that they can continue to conduct critical operations along our borders, protect our nation's airports and seaports, and respond to the spate of natural disasters our country has experienced.
Issues:Homeland Security
May 16, 2012
The allocation for the FY 2013 Milcon/VA bill is flat. In my opinion the allocation is what we could have expected if the Republicans would have stuck to the bipartisan agreement that established $1.047 trillion as the Committee's allocation.
Issues:Military Construction, VA