WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Dave Obey (D-WI), the Chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, released the following statement on the passing of Senator Robert C. Byrd (D-WV):

"I can think of no one in the history of the Senate who demonstrated a greater capacity for growth than Robert Byrd. He was unmatched in his recognition of our obligation to the Constitution and to the institution of Congress itself.

"They really don't make them like him anymore."

2011 Homeland Security Appropriations, Subcommittee Bill

June 23, 2010

Press Release

Obey Calls For General McChrystal's Removal

June 21, 2010

Press Release

-Obey Statement

OBEY CALLS FOR GENERAL MCCHRYSTAL'S REMOVAL

WASHINGTON – Congressman Dave Obey (D-WI), the Chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, released the statement below calling for the removal of General Stanley McChrystal from command in Afghanistan:

FY2010 Supplemental Appropriations Bill

May 26, 2010

Press Release

-Bill Summary

-Funding Table

Obey Statement On New CBO Recovery Act Analysis

May 26, 2010

Press Release

-Obey Statement"The new CBO analysis of the economic impact of the Recovery Act demonstrates that the Republican partys continual assertion that the act has not been effective in creating jobs is just political hot air"

House Appropriations Committee Democrats Announce Subcommittee Assignments

May 12, 2010

Press Release

-Press ReleaseToday the Democratic Caucus of the House Appropriations Committee made subcommittee selections for the remainder of the 111th Congress.

Price Statement on Homeland Security FY2011 Budget

May 6, 2010

Press Release

- Price Statement
"Since taking control of Congress in 2007, Democrats have increased spending on Homeland Security programs in each annual budget."

Issues:Homeland Security