Press Releases
February 14, 2013
The National Security missions of the NNSA are vital to the interests of our country and not only to the nuclear weapons program but also to the nuclear navy and nuclear nonproliferation.
Issues:Energy and Water
February 13, 2013
Sequestration will slow economic growth and job creation while cutting services and investments critical to the American people.
February 7, 2013
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
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
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
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 15, 2013
We in North Carolina, remembering Hurricanes Fran and Floyd, know how important it is for Congress to extend itself in such a time of need.
Issues:Homeland Security
January 14, 2013
The underlying bill, with the addition of the Frelinghuysen amendment, will help families, businesses, and communities affected by Sandy to recover and rebuild.
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