Rep. Lowey Issues Statement on Disaster Relief, Debt Limit Increase, Continuing Resolution
"I rise in support of providing critical emergency relief to respond to the catastrophic damages wreaked by Hurricane Harvey, and the expectation of damages from Hurricane Irma. My thoughts and prayers remain with all those whose families, lives, homes, and businesses have been upended by these disasters. This
"I am pleased this package provides a temporary suspension of the federal debt limit to prevent a catastrophic debt default.
"And while
"My friends, we have been here before. In 2013 and 2015, faced with government funding deadlines and impending sequestration,
"Now in 2017, finding ourselves in the same position, we should follow the same course.
"Congressional leadership must also immediately begin bipartisan negotiations to develop a new budget agreement with realistic caps on defense and non-defense discretionary spending. This will make it possible to negotiate and enact bipartisan full-year Appropriations that invest in working families, improve communities, and increase our security at home and abroad."
Rep. Maloney Applauds Passage of 3 Month Extension to National Flood Insurance Program
Rep. Thompson Issues Statement on Harvey Aid, Government Funding, Debt Ceiling Package
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