The omnibus invests significant new resources in critical priorities like education, election integrity, housing, infrastructure, public safety, opioid abuse prevention & treatment, and veterans’ health care.
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I just voted YES on the bipartisan omnibus appropriations bill. It's not the bill I would have written & @HouseGOP’s process for considering it was wrong, but on balance it delivers action on many of the most urgent priorities for Minnesotans & Americans.
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@AppropsDems Interior-Environment Ranking Member, I’m proud that this bill protects our environment, upholds our commitments to Native Americans, and preserves our natural resources & cultural treasures.Show this thread -
We rejected
@realDonaldTrump’s EPA cuts. We increased funding for education, health & public safety in Indian Country. And we added new resources for@NatlParkService,@Smithsonian,@NEAarts &@NEHgov.Show this thread -
While today’s omnibus is a positive step in the right direction,
@realDonaldTrump’s budget for next fiscal year would undo much of the progress we have made. In the coming months, I’ll work across the aisle to come up with a better, smarter budget.Show this thread -
Read my full statement on the omnibus → https://bit.ly/2pwI8Q2 pic.twitter.com/sZ4kpHLjC6
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I don't like it. I don't hate it. More bills like this please.
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