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April 14, 2011
Press Release
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
Press Release
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
Press Release
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
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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.
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.
April 6, 2011
Press Release
Contact: Elizabeth Murphy 202-225-5335 Elizabeth.Murphy@mail.house.gov
Congressman Olver Opening Remarks
Amtrak Hearing
President Joseph Boardman
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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.
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.
April 6, 2011
Press Release
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:
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A Month After H.R.1: Important We Steer Away From GOP "Penny-Wise, Pound-Foolish" Approach to Budget
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..."