Barbara Lee Opposes Defense Appropriations Bill
For Immediate Release Contact: Nicole Y. Williams Washington, DC – This week, Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-CA) voted in opposition to H.R. 3326, the Department of Defense Appropriations Act for FY 2010, which passed the House by a vote of 400-30. The Defense Appropriations Act provides $636 billion for national defense programs, overseas deployments and other activities. “As the daughter of a military veteran, I strongly support our troops as well as respect the necessity of adequately equipping them for the threats they face around the globe,” said Congresswoman Lee. “However, at a time when our nation is facing an unprecedented series of challenges, I believe we must do more to curb the runaway growth in defense spending. “Furthermore, I cannot support the $128 billion included in this bill for overseas operations including Iraq and Afghanistan which may further entrench the United States in conflict and continue us down a path to war without end.” Congresswoman Barbara Lee is a member of the House Appropriations Committee. ###
July 31, 2009
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