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Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Chairman Tom Latham Opening Statement at Subcommittee Mark Up of FY 2012 Appropriations Bill

Sep 8, 2011 Press Release

"I’d like to welcome everyone here today for the consideration of the fiscal year 2012 transportation and housing and urban development appropriations bill.

Appropriations Committee Releases the Fiscal Year 2012 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Funding Bill

Sep 7, 2011 Press Release
The House Appropriations Committee today released the fiscal year 2012 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development funding bill, which will be considered in subcommittee tomorrow. The legislation includes funding for the Department of Transportation, the Department of Housing and Urban Development, and other related agencies.

Rogers, Aderholt and Emerson Call on Senate and Administration to Ensure Vital Disaster Recovery Efforts Continue Without Interruption

Aug 27, 2011 Press Release
House Appropriations Chairman Hal Rogers (KY-05), House Appropriations Homeland Security Subcommittee Chairman Robert Aderholt (AL-04) and House Appropriations Financial Services Subcommittee Chairwoman Jo Ann Emerson (MO-08) today released the following statement after the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) invoked an “immediate needs posture” indicating that funding for the Disaster Relief Fund (DRF) has reached dangerously low levels. In addition, the DRF could be drained further with the added possibility of yet more funding needs as Hurricane Irene approaches the eastern seaboard.

Chairman Rogers – FY 12 Appropriations Work To Be Completed as Soon as Possible, Maintain Debt Ceiling Agreement

Aug 19, 2011 Press Release
House Appropriations Chairman Hal Rogers today stated his intention to complete the fiscal year 2012 Appropriations process as soon as possible – avoiding a potentially harmful drawn-out budget process that could further undermine the nation’s fiscal stability. In addition, Rogers reiterated his commitment to maintaining the recently passed debt-ceiling agreement, which holds discretionary spending to $1.043 trillion for fiscal year 2012.

Rogers Praises Plan to End Debt Ceiling Crisis

Aug 1, 2011 Press Release
“This bill makes a large down payment on our nation’s financial future, cutting more than $900 billion over the next decade to help get our budgets back into balance."

Chairman Rogers Hails Responsible Plan to Cut Spending and Raise the Debt Ceiling

Jul 28, 2011 Press Release
House Appropriations Chairman Hal Rogers has released a statement on the expected vote tonight to raise the debt ceiling to avoid a default on the nation’s debt, while also cutting over $900 billion in spending over ten years.

Chairman Rogers Opening Statement on FY 2012 State and Foreign Operation Appropriations Bill for Subcommittee Markup

Jul 27, 2011 Statements
"With respect to countries that have provided challenges to U.S. diplomacy and foreign policy, funds are only made available after these governments have met tough conditions."

Chairwoman Granger Opening Remarks on FY 2012 State and Foreign Operations Bill at Subcommittee Markup

Jul 27, 2011 Statements

"Good morning and welcome to the subcommittee markup of the fiscal year 2012 State and Foreign Operations Appropriations bill.

Appropriations Committee Releases Fiscal Year 2012 State and Foreign Operations Appropriations Bill

Jul 26, 2011 Press Release
The House Appropriations Committee today released the fiscal year 2012 State and Foreign Operations Appropriations bill, which will be considered in subcommittee tomorrow. The bill includes a total of $39.6 billion in regular discretionary funding, which is $8.6 billion or 18% below last year’s level.

Chairman Rogers Floor Statement on FY 2012 Interior-Environment Appropriations Bill

Jul 25, 2011 Statements
"We can’t simply fund unnecessary and ineffective programs when we are borrowing 40-plus cents on every dollar – we just can’t afford it."

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