03.18.14

Chairwoman Mikulski to Hold FBI Budget Hearing on Thursday

 

For Immediate Release

Date: Tuesday, May 14, 2013

CONTACT: Rob Blumenthal/Eve Goldsher (202) 224-7363

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CHAIRWOMAN MIKULSKI TO HOLD CJS HEARING THURSDAY ON FBI FISCAL YEAR 2014 BUDGET REQUEST

Chairwoman to Examine Budget Request in Light of Boston Marathon Bombings; Possible Impacts of Sequestration on FBI’s Mission

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Appropriations Committee Chairwoman Barbara Mikulski (D-Md.) will hold a Commerce, Justice Science Subcommittee hearing THURSDAY, MAY 16, 2013, at 10:00 a.m. on the Federal Bureau of Investigation fiscal year 2014 budget request. Senator Mikulski will focus on the FBI’s response to the Boston Marathon bombings, what went right and what lessons can be learned from the investigation. She will also explore the impact of sequestration on the ability of the FBI to keep the nation safe from future attacks.

WHO: Senator Barbara Mikulski (D-Md.), Chairwoman, Appropriations Committee

WHAT: Federal Bureau of Investigation’s FY14 Budget Hearing

WHEN: THURSDAY, May 16, 2013 at 10:00 a.m.

WHERE: Dirksen 192 and streaming live at www.appropriations.senate.gov

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