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May 15, 2013
The House Appropriations Committee today released its proposed fiscal year 2014 Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Appropriations bill, to be marked up in subcommittee tomorrow. The bill provides funding to help strengthen America’s homeland security efforts while cutting wasteful or unnecessary programs.
May 14, 2013
The House Appropriations Committee today released the initial fiscal year 2014 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations bill, which will be considered in subcommittee tomorrow. The legislation provides the nation’s military with the infrastructure needed to house, train, and equip military personnel, supports the quality of life of our troops and their families, and maintains our military base structure. The bill also funds veterans’ benefits and programs to ensure that all veterans receive the services they have earned as a result of their sacrifices and service to the country.
May 8, 2013
Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson examined the President’s budget proposal for the Bureau of Land Management during an appropriations subcommittee hearing yesterday. During the hearing, Simpson questioned BLM Principle Deputy Director Neil Kornze on grazing, sage-grouse, and the impact of frivolous litigation on the agency.
April 26, 2013
Today, the House of Representatives passed legislation to allow the Federal Aviation Administration to transfer funds to stop the furloughing of air traffic controllers. These furloughs were the result of automatic budget cuts under the sequestration law, and have caused recent air traffic delays.
