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| Washington, D.C. — Last night, Congressman Cummings joined a bipartisan majority in the House of Representatives to support investments in education, health care, and vital scientific research with the Fiscal Year 2008 Labor, Health Human Services and Education Appropriations Bill, H.R. 3043.
"The priorities of the American people were neglected far too long under the Republican Congress," Congressman Cummings said.
"This bill will move us closer to ensuring that every Maryland child has access to the tools that will allow them to achieve the American Dream. We can put them on the path to success by providing quality health care and education."
The bill, which was approved by a 276-140 vote, will:
In addition the bill would bring funding to the following projects in Maryland, at the request of Congressman Cummings:
While the legislation offers increased funding for key priorities, its overall pricetag after adjusting for inflation and population is $2.9 billion below similar legislation passed by the Republican Congress and signed into law by President Bush in 2004.
"As Democrats, we have been true to our promise to focus on the priorities of the American people, and we are doing it in a fiscally responsible way," Congressman Cummings said. "H.R. 3043 is another example of the success of this 'New Direction Congress.'"
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