budget and appropriations

Letter: Appropriations for critical Interior renewables activities

Jun 4, 2012

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The House is poised to increase the “death ceiling” even as the debt ceiling debate stalls

Jul 29, 2011

As yet another sign of how far the Congress is taking the country off track, keep an eye on how Congress fills the time while the debt ceiling debate stalls.

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Stimulus plan can promote conservation

Ken Salazar, The Pueblo Chieftain
Feb 23, 2009

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A national economic crisis might not seem to be the time for Americans to build a conservation legacy for the future.

But history tells us otherwise. In fact, some of the greatest strides in conserving our nation’s unique landscapes for future generations occurred during times of war and economic crisis.

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“Change” Delivered: Obama makes down payment on environmental legacy

Anonymous
Mar 11, 2009

WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama today made a down payment on his environmental legacy — and his promises to bring change to the White House — by signing the 2009 Omnibus Appropriations Bill. The legislation passed by the Senate on Tuesday provides a desperately needed funding boost for a variety of programs that will nourish public lands and natural resources.

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"Green Budget" lays out vision for public health, economic growth

Mar 14, 2011

Avoiding government shutdown two weeks at a time not the way to go

President Obama told reporters last week that, "We can’t keep on running the government based on a two-week extension ... That's irresponsible". He was referring to the stopgap measures Congress is taking to keep the government running by extending what's known as a continuing resolution.

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