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July 12, 2011
The House Appropriations Committee today approved the Fiscal Year 2012 Interior and Environment Appropriations bill. The legislation includes annual funding for the Department of the Interior, the Environment Protection Agency (EPA), the Forest Service, and various independent and related agencies.
July 8, 2011
"H.R. 2354 is a model of fiscal restraint - proof that we can make common-sense spending reductions without damaging or impairing the programs that help keep our country safe and our citizens at work."
July 8, 2011
House Appropriations Chairman Hal Rogers today praised the passage of an essential national defense funding legislation – H.R. 2219, the Fiscal Year 2012 Department of Defense Appropriations bill. The bill includes funding for critical national security needs, and provides the necessary resources to continue the nation’s military efforts abroad. In addition, the bill provides essential funding for health and quality of life programs for the men and women of the Armed Services and their families.
July 7, 2011
"Thank you, Chairman Crenshaw and Ranking Member Honda, for your hard work on the Legislative Branch bill.
"This bill funds the operations of the House, national treasures such as the Library of Congress, maintenance of the historic buildings we meet in, and the agencies which provide support to the Congress. While a strong Legislative Branch is crucial to our democracy, we must also be mindful of limited resources and do more with less here in Washington.
