Minority News Releases
Moran Chairs Hearing on the Challenge of Preventing Veteran Suicide
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies, today chaired a hearing to review the challenge of preventing veteran suicide.
Continue Reading04.26.17
Cochran Statement on Short-Term Continuing Resolution
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Appropriations Committee chairman Thad Cochran (R-Miss.) today released a statement encouraging congressional passage of a short-term continuing resolution to maintain government operations through May 5.
Continue Reading04.20.17
Updated: Hearing Schedule for the Week of April 24, 2017
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The following is the hearing schedule for the Senate Committee on Appropriations for the week of April 24, 2017.
Continue Reading04.05.17
Collins Hearing Looks at Preventing Sexual Abuse, Harassment Problems at U.S. Merchant Marine Academy
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Susan M. Collins (R-Maine), chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies, today chaired a subcommittee hearing focused on preventing sexual assault and sexual harassment problems at the U.S. Merchant Marines Academy.
Continue Reading04.04.17
Shelby Chairs Hearing to Review Water Hazard Forecasting & Mitigation
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Richard Shelby (R-Ala.), chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies, today chaired a hearing to review federal, state, university, and private sector activities being conducted in the area of water hazard forecasting and mitigation.
Continue Reading03.30.17
Hearing Schedule for the Week of April 3, 2017
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The following is the hearing schedule for the Senate Committee on Appropriations for the week of April 3, 2017.
Continue Reading03.29.17
Moran Chairs Field Hearing on Arlington National Cemetery, Future Plans to Honor the Fallen
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies, today chaired a field hearing in Virginia to review current and future operations of the Arlington National Cemetery.
Continue Reading03.23.17
Hearing Schedule for the Week of March 27, 2017
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The following is the hearing schedule for the Senate Committee on Appropriations for the week of March 27, 2017.
Continue Reading03.22.17
Cochran Chairs Hearing on Military Readiness, Budget Needs
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman Thad Cochran (R-Miss.) today chaired a Senate Defense Appropriations Subcommittee hearing to review military readiness – the equipment, training and support needed to achieve set goals – and the budget outlook for the Department of Defense.
Continue Reading03.16.17
Hearing Schedule for the Week of March 20, 2017
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The following is the hearing schedule for the Senate Committee on Appropriations for the week of March 20, 2017.
Continue Reading03.16.17
Cochran Statement on President Trump's FY2018 Budget Outline
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman Thad Cochran (R-Miss.) today released the following statement regarding the FY2018 budget outline submitted to Congress by President Trump.
Continue Reading03.15.17
Blunt Chairs Hearing Examining Benefits of STEM Education, Funding Challenges
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (R-Mo.), chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies, today led a hearing to examine the importance of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education for “the economic competitiveness and security of our nation.”
Continue Reading03.09.17
Schedule for the Week of March 13, 2017
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The following is the schedule for the Senate Committee on Appropriations for the week of March 13, 2017.
Continue Reading03.08.17
Blunt Encourages Commitment to NIH as Congress Confronts Difficult Spending Choices
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (R-Mo.), chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies, today chaired a hearing on the importance of supporting the National Institutes of Health in order to improve the quality of life for all Americans.
Continue Reading03.08.17
Collins Leads Hearing on Meeting Long-Term Transportation Infrastructure Needs
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Susan M. Collins (R-Maine), chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies, today conducted a hearing on options to help meet the long-term transportation infrastructure needs of the nation.
Continue Reading03.07.17
Graham Holds Hearing on Russian Aggression toward Its Neighbors
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations and Related Programs, on Tuesday conducted a hearing on Russian aggression toward its neighbors.
Continue Reading03.06.17
Cochran Commemorates 150th Anniversary of Senate Appropriations Committee
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman Thad Cochran (R-Miss.) today commemorated the 150th anniversary of the Senate Committee on Appropriations.
Continue Reading03.02.17
Hearing Schedule for the Week of March 6, 2017
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The following is the hearing schedule for the Senate Committee on Appropriations for the week of March 6, 2017.
Continue Reading03.02.17
Cochran Statement on Defense Appropriations
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman Thad Cochran (R-Miss.) today released the following statement on the FY2017 Department of Defense Appropriations Bill.
Continue Reading02.15.17
Blunt Subcommittee Reviews Mental Health Care Treatments and Services
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (R-Mo.), chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies, today chaired a hearing to examine mental health care treatment and services.
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