Press Releases

Norm Dicks' Statement on Passage of Budget Agreement, H.R.1473
April 14, 2011
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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)
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Farr Statement on Agriculture Funding For Remainder of FY11
April 12, 2011
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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
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Summary of FY2011 Appropriations
April 12, 2011
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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.
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Summary of FY2011 Appropriations
April 12, 2011
Press Release
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.
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Olver Opening Statement at Amtrak Budget Hearing
April 6, 2011
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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.

Issues:Transportation, HUD
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Norm Dicks: "Government Shutdown Is The Worst Possible Outcome"
April 6, 2011
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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.
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Norm Dicks: "Government Shutdown Is The Worst Possible Outcome"
April 6, 2011
Press Release
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.
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Lowey Opening Statement at United Nations Hearing
April 6, 2011
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Contact: Matt Dennis 202-225-6506

Lowey Opening Statement at United Nations Hearing

Congresswoman Nita Lowey, Ranking Democrat on the Appropriations State and Foreign Operations Subcommittee, today delivered the following statement at a hearing on the United Nations:

Ambassador Rice, I join with Chairwoman Granger in welcoming you today.

Issues:State, Foreign Operations
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A Month After H.R.1: Important We Steer Away From GOP "Penny-Wise, Pound-Foolish" Approach to Budget
March 24, 2011
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As negotiations are underway to fund the government through the remainder of the year, it's important that we steer away from the penny-wise, pound-foolish" approach the GOP Majority took with H.R. 1. Below are just some of the examples that prioritize short-sighted savings at the expense of long-term investments in the health of the nation..."
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A Month After H.R.1: Important We Steer Away From GOP "Penny-Wise, Pound-Foolish" Approach to Budget
March 24, 2011
Press Release
As negotiations are underway to fund the government through the remainder of the year, it's important that we steer away from the penny-wise, pound-foolish" approach the GOP Majority took with H.R. 1. Below are just some of the examples that prioritize short-sighted savings at the expense of long-term investments in the health of the nation..."
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