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Rogers Statement at House-Senate Conference on Remaining FY 2012 Appropriations Bills
December 8, 2011
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"All told, we are on track to reduce overall discretionary spending by nearly $93 billion compared to Fiscal Year 2010 – continuing the downward trend towards accountable, responsible levels that will help address our deficits and spur economic growth and job creation."
Chairman Rogers Floor Statement on Conference Report on H.R. 2112, the "Mini-bus"
November 17, 2011
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"This bill keeps us on track to cut regular discretionary spending by $98 billion compared to the President’s fiscal year 2012 request, and some $47 billion below the fiscal year 2010 level. When all Appropriations work this year is completed, it will be the second year in a row that we have reduced total discretionary spending – a remarkable and historic achievement."
Chairman Rogers Statement on Continuing Resolution to Keep Federal Government Operating and Support Disaster Relief
October 4, 2011
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Chairman Rogers: "We simply must not leave our citizens in the lurch – particularly as thousands of American families and communities continue to rebuild following devastating natural disasters across the country."
Chairman Rogers Statement on Updated Continuing Resolution to Provide Critical Disaster Relief Funding
September 23, 2011
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"This bill must pass if we are going to keep our word to the American people. We need to get help to Americans who need it most – those who lost their homes and businesses to unforgiving natural disasters."
Chairman Rogers Statement on Continuing Resolution to Avoid Government Shutdown, Provide Disaster Funding
September 21, 2011
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"This CR will give Congress the time needed to complete Fiscal Year 2012 Appropriations legislation and adequately funds vital government programs and services while working to put federal spending on a more sustainable course."
Chairman Hal Rogers Opening Statement at Subcommittee Mark Up of FY 2012 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Bill
September 8, 2011
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"I thank the Chairman for yielding, and I congratulate him on drafting the FY12 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriation Bill. Mr. Latham, Mr. Olver and staff on both sides have worked tirelessly to bring this important legislation before the subcommittee today.

"As I heard across my Appalachian district during our recent work period, the American people are crying out for jobs. Not a single new net job was created in the month of August, and unemployment still hovers over 9%. In Kentucky, the message is clear – the overspending, overtaxing, and over-regulating has to stop if we're to grow our economy and put our people back to work.

"The bill before us today is yet another example our commitment to return our government to some semblance of fiscal sanity by restoring responsibility, restraint and thoughtfulness to the budgeting process.

Chairman Rogers Opening Statement on FY 2012 State and Foreign Operation Appropriations Bill for Subcommittee Markup
July 27, 2011
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"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
July 27, 2011
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"Good morning and welcome to the subcommittee markup of the fiscal year 2012 State and Foreign Operations Appropriations bill.

"I want to begin by thanking Ranking Member Lowey for her dedication to this subcommittee. Mrs. Lowey and I have a unique partnership in this Congress. While we do not agree on some policy items, we are both very invested in the important work of this subcommittee and it is a joy to work with her and I respect her very much.

"I want to thank all the Members of our subcommittee for their participation and contributions to this bill. This is a very knowledgeable and engaged subcommittee.

Chairman Rogers Floor Statement on FY 2012 Interior-Environment Appropriations Bill
July 25, 2011
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"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."
Subcommittee Chairman Simpson Statement on FY 2012 Interior-Environment Appropriations Bill
July 25, 2011
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House Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Chairman Mike Simpson today made the following remarks on the floor of the House while presenting H.R. 2584, the Fiscal Year 2012 Interior, Environment and Related Appropriations Act:

"Mr. Speaker, I'm pleased to bring to the floor H.R. 2584, the fiscal year 2012 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies appropriations bill.

"As we begin, I want to personally thank Mr. Moran, Mr. Dicks and each of the Members of our subcommittee for their active participation and the bipartisan spirit that has been a part of our deliberations this year. Regardless of our positions on this bill, I do sincerely appreciate your constructive contributions—and I mean that.

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