Press Releases
March 13, 2013
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Kaptur Statement at Army Corps of Engineers and Sandy Recovery Hearing
The last several years have brought repeated and devastating weather events to many areas of the country, testing the ability of local communities to respond, rebuild and recover.
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March 13, 2013
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Lowey Statement at Hearing on Syria
With so many concerns about who the opposition is, who we are working with, and whether Syria will break into fragments, first and foremost what the Administration's goal is in Syria and how the Congress can help achieve it.
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March 13, 2013
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Lowey Statement at Hearing on FEMA Response to Sandy
It has now been nearly five months since this catastrophic storm, yet many families are still struggling to rebuild their homes and many businesses are wondering whether theyll be able to survive the year.
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March 6, 2013
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Lowey Statement on 2013 Continuing Resolution
It is unacceptable for federal departments and agencies to operate on outdated plans and spending levels enacted 15-18 months ago.
March 6, 2013
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Fact Sheet on 2013 Continuing Resolution
Fact sheet on Fiscal Year 2013 Continuing Resolution, Defense and Military Construction/Veterans Affairs Appropriations bills.
March 5, 2013
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Lowey Statement at Hearing on NIH, CDC, AHRQ, and CMS
Through grants, groundbreaking research, and job creation, out health research and preparedness agencies play a critical role for New York and the nation.
March 5, 2013
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DeLauro Statement at L-HHS-Ed Hearing on Health Agencies
Today, we will review the mission and programs of several of the major health agencies under the purview of this subcommittee. I hope this discussion will serve to demonstrate the irrationality of the budget policies currently being pursued by the House majority.
March 5, 2013
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Kaptur Statement for Hearing on Department of Energy Office of Science
In many areas of science and technology, American researchers arguably remain the best in the world; however, our margin of leadership is neitheras wide nor as clear cut as it has been in the past.
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March 5, 2013
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Bishop Statement for Force Structure Hearing
Sequestration cuts are real and will have a devastating impact. For example, in Georgia sequestration will affect over 37,000 jobs. In my district for just the Army 17,000 jobs will be affected.
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March 4, 2013
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Lowey Statement on 2013 Continuing Resolution
Governing by continuing resolution limits the ability of federal departments and agencies to respond to changing circumstances, implement laws enacted by Congress, eliminate unnecessary spending, and budget responsibly.