Ranking Member Statements at Full Committee Markup of the FY13 Homeland Security Appropriations BillMay 16, 2012 |
Ranking Member Statements at Military Construction, VA Full Committee MarkupMay 16, 2012 |
Norm Dicks Statement on the State & Foreign Operations Appropriations Bill, FY2013May 8, 2012 "This bill, however, underfunds our nation’s diplomatic efforts, overall development initiatives, and multilateral obligations, while also containing a series of highly controversial legislative riders that neither the President nor the Senate will accept and will inevitably be removed in conference negotiations...I believe that by the end of the process we will be back at the balanced allocation in [the Budget Control Act], and can then repair many of the cuts proposed in this and other House bills." |
Rep. Norm Dicks Statement on the FY2013 Homeland Security Appropriations BillMay 8, 2012 "Fortunately, this bill has been spared from Ryan budget austerity. I'm pleased to see the majority adequately fund FEMA State and Local, firefighter and emergency performance grants."
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Norm Dicks Statement on the Military Construction, VA Appropriations Bill for FY2013May 7, 2012 "This bill has a strong reputation for common ground as members traditionally work together to fund construction of military facilities and the quality of life of veterans and military families. Thankfully, that tradition continues as this bill provides funding levels that members on both sides agree are appropriate, while avoiding contentious legislative riders that complicate passage." |



