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May 11, 2011
Everyday people across the country leave their homes in search of work, only to return at the end of the day with more worries and less hope. At a time that people continue to struggle to make ends meet, Republicans want to cut funding to WIC and other food programs that are helping put food on the table.
Issues:Agriculture
April 15, 2011

Opening Statement of Congressman José E. Serrano

Financial Services and General Government Subcommittee

Hearing on the Supreme Court FY 2012 Budget Request

April 14th, 2011

Thank you Madam Chair. I would also like to warmly welcome Justice Breyer and Justice Kennedy back before this subcommittee. Seeing as they have both been here before, I must really commend them, knowing what they may be in for.

As I have said in past years, this is one of the rare opportunities for our two branches to interact. Because of this, our questions sometimes range beyond strict appropriations issues. As our nation's highest court, many of us look to you for important insights into issues affecting the federal judiciary as a whole.

April 14, 2011
Cuts in compromise bill will be painful but critical investments have been preserved...The important thing is that the agreement we considered today was considerably better than the draconian and economically-harmful version H.R. 1 that the House Republicans pushed through the House earlier in the year (HR1 / HR1473 Comparison Table)
April 14, 2011
Cuts in compromise bill will be painful but critical investments have been preserved...The important thing is that the agreement we considered today was considerably better than the draconian and economically-harmful version H.R. 1 that the House Republicans pushed through the House earlier in the year (HR1 / HR1473 Comparison Table)
April 12, 2011

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: David Beltran

April 12, 2011 david.beltran@mail.house.gov

https://farr.house.gov 202-225-2861

CONGRESSMAN FARR STATEMENT ON FUNDING BILL FOR REST OF THE YEAR

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Sam Farr (D-CA) issues the following statement regarding H.R.1473, the agreement reached last week to fund the government through the remainder of the current fiscal year.

Issues:Agriculture
April 12, 2011
The compromise legislation includes some clear achievements for our caucus, including protection critical funding for Pell Grants, various elements of the new health care reform law, the Head Start program and Community Services Block Grants. At the same time the compromise that was reached between the House Republican Leadership, Senator Reid and the Administration included several elements that many of our Members would not have accepted.
April 12, 2011
The compromise legislation includes some clear achievements for our caucus, including protection critical funding for Pell Grants, various elements of the new health care reform law, the Head Start program and Community Services Block Grants. At the same time the compromise that was reached between the House Republican Leadership, Senator Reid and the Administration included several elements that many of our Members would not have accepted.
April 6, 2011

Contact: Elizabeth Murphy 202-225-5335 Elizabeth.Murphy@mail.house.gov

Congressman Olver Opening Remarks

Amtrak Hearing

President Joseph Boardman

10:00 am, April 7, 2011

The Federal Highway Administration's $70.5 billion Fiscal Year 2012 budget request reflects an understanding that an ambitious investment in our transportation infrastructure is needed to maintain our economic competitiveness in the global marketplace.

April 6, 2011
It would disproportionally burden our soldiers in uniform and those who are vulnerable and dependent on government services. It would also have a serious impact on our economy just as were seeing positive signs that were emerging out of this recession.
April 6, 2011
It would disproportionally burden our soldiers in uniform and those who are vulnerable and dependent on government services. It would also have a serious impact on our economy just as were seeing positive signs that were emerging out of this recession.