Press Releases
February 13, 2013
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Sequestration Endangers Economy, Jobs, Critical Services and Investments
Sequestration will slow economic growth and job creation while cutting services and investments critical to the American people.
February 7, 2013
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A Report on Discretionary Spending Reductions Since 2010
Congress has cut discretionary spending by $1.5 trillion over ten years through reductions in Appropriations bills and future spending caps. These reductions are jeopardizing economic growth and services and investments critical to families... before sequestration even begins.
February 5, 2013
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Lowey Statement on President's Call for Sequester Delay
The sequester was designed to be painful, and if it goes forward, it will be. Results will include furloughs of air traffic controllers, food inspectors, and border patrol; reduced investments in safe drinking water and medical research; and diminished military readiness and embassy security.
January 23, 2013
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Lowey Announces Democratic Members of Appropriations Committee, Ranking Members, Subcommittees
The House Appropriations Committee will play a key role in the 113th Congress as we work to create jobs, invest in our future, and reduce the deficit and debt in a balanced and responsible way, said Lowey. "I am pleased the Democratic caucus has ratified the 12 subcommittee Ranking Members and all Democrats who will serve on the Committee. I look forward to working with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to meet the challenges our nation faces."
January 16, 2013
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Lowey Statement on Passage of Sandy Aid
I am especially proud to have helped lead the bipartisan effort to pass the full assistance package for the affected areas, as the first order of business in the 113th Congress....The desperately-needed relief in this bill will help families and individuals put their lives back together and assist in rebuilding transportation networks and public infrastructure vital to commerce and our quality of life.
January 15, 2013
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Price Statement During Floor Consideration of Sandy Supplemental Funding Package
We in North Carolina, remembering Hurricanes Fran and Floyd, know how important it is for Congress to extend itself in such a time of need.
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January 14, 2013
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Lowey Statement at Rules Committee on Sandy Aid
The underlying bill, with the addition of the Frelinghuysen amendment, will help families, businesses, and communities affected by Sandy to recover and rebuild.
December 18, 2012
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Norm Dicks Statement on the Passing of Senator Inouye
He was one of our nation's greatest war heroes and over his historic career in Congress, a stalwart defender of our troops and their families. His death leaves a great void in the Senate and among all of those who cherished his friendship.
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October 9, 2012
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DEAR COLLEAGUE: A Report on Consequences of Sequestration
This letter will examine the impact of sequestration on the whole range of Federal responsibilities and, I hope, help make the case for Congress to act responsibly by agreeing to a more sensible approach to deficit reduction.
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September 13, 2012
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Norm Dicks Floor Statement on the 6 Month Continuing Resolution
While I would much prefer to be doing our regular bills, I support this CR... The CR also preserves the agreement on spending levels and the reforms in budgeting for disaster relief as set out in the Budget Control Act.
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