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Lewis and Cochran Criticize "Historic Failure" to Pass Appropriations Bills
Democrat Stalling Tactics Put Vital Programs at Risk
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Appropriations Ranking Republican Senator Thad Cochran and House Appropriations Ranking Republican Congressman Jerry Lewis today joined to criticize the Democrat majority’s historic failure to move annual appropriations bills that fund the federal government.
Lewis Hails White House Decision to Lift Executive Ban on Off-Shore Drilling
WASHINGTON, D.C. – House Appropriations Committee Ranking Member Jerry Lewis released the following statement on the decision by President Bush to lift the decades-long executive ban on off-shore drilling:
“President Bush has done the right thing by lifting his executive order banning off-shore drilling. The President’s action today sends a signal that Republicans in Washington are listening to calls to address our nation’s energy crisis.
Lewis demands consideration of Interior Appropriations bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. – House Appropriations Ranking Member Jerry Lewis (R-Calif) today demanded that the Appropriations Committee mark up the fiscal year 2009 Interior Appropriations bill, and offered the delayed legislation as a substitute amendment to the FY 2009 Labor, Health, and Human Services bill.
House Budget Committee Ranking Member Ryan and House Appropriations Committee Ranking Member Lewis will oppose H.R. 6327
WASHINGTON, D.C. – House Budget Committee Ranking Republican Paul Ryan, and House Appropriations Committee Ranking Republican Jerry Lewis today joined together in opposition to the Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2008 (H.R. 6327).
