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Ranking Member Nita Lowey Statement at Subcommittee Markup of the State & Foreign Operations Appropriations bill, FY12

July 27, 2011

It is deeply troubling that this bill fails to maintain our longstanding tradition of a more bipartisan proposal. Many of the cuts as well as the problematic policy riders would hurt Americas standing on the international stage; impede our ability to save lives and help build healthy, stable societies; diminish our economic prospects; and undermine our national security interests.

Issues:State, Foreign Operations

Ranking Member Statements at State & Foreign Operations Subcommittee Markup

July 27, 2011

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Full Committee Ranking Member, Rep. Norm Dicks

Subcommittee Ranking Member, Rep. Nita Lowey

Ranking Member Statements at State & Foreign Operations Subcommittee Markup

July 27, 2011

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Full Committee Ranking Member, Rep. Norm Dicks

Subcommittee Ranking Member, Rep. Nita Lowey

Norm Dicks’ Statement on the State and Foreign Operations Appropriations bill, FY12

July 26, 2011

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Its disappointing that the majority has chosen to politicize this vital component of our national security, but I hope as the process continues we can work together to improve this bill.

Norm Dicks’ Statement on the State and Foreign Operations Appropriations bill, FY12

July 26, 2011

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Its disappointing that the majority has chosen to politicize this vital component of our national security, but I hope as the process continues we can work together to improve this bill.

List of Legislative Riders on H.R.2584, The Interior & Environment Approps bill for FY12

July 25, 2011

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July 25th, 2012

"A Wish List for Special Interests" – Rep. Jim Moran, Ranking Member

*In order as they appear in the bill, with section numbers cited.

Blocks Endangered Species Act Designations [Language on page 8]: Prohibits funding for Endangered Species Act listings or critical habitat designations.

Blocks NPS Boat Checks on Yukon River [Section 116]: Prohibits the National Park Service from carrying out boat inspection or safety checks on the Yukon River within the Yukon-Charley National Preserve in Alaska.

List of Legislative Riders on H.R.2584, The Interior & Environment Approps bill for FY12

July 25, 2011

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"A Wish List for Special Interests" – Rep. Jim Moran, Ranking Member

*In order as they appear in the bill, with section numbers cited.

Blocks Endangered Species Act Designations [Language on page 8]: Prohibits funding for Endangered Species Act listings or critical habitat designations.

Blocks Agency Appeal of Grazing on Public Lands [Section 118]: Amends administrative appeal procedures for grazing on public lands to require parties to exhaust all administrative appeals before they may file suit in Federal Court.

Norm Dicks' Statement at Press Conference on Republican Majorities' Interior & Environment Appropriations bill for FY12

July 25, 2011

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The worst Interior & Environment Appropriations bill I've seen in my 35 years of service on the Subcommittee

Norm Dicks' Statement at Press Conference on Republican Majorities' Interior & Environment Appropriations bill for FY12

July 25, 2011

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The worst Interior & Environment Appropriations bill I've seen in my 35 years of service on the Subcommittee

Honda Opening Statement at Full Committee Markup of Legislative Branch Full Committee Markup

July 13, 2011

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We are told to increase security in our district offices. But how are we supposed to pay for it?