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July 10, 2009: Hastings’ Amendment to Enhance U.S. Diplomatic Capabilities Included in Passage of State Foreign Operations Appropriations Bill
(Washington, DC) Last night, the House of Representatives passed
H.R. 3081, the State-Foreign Operations Appropriations Act for Fiscal
Year 2010 by a vote of 318 to 106. H.R. 3081 provides funding to strengthen our
nation's diplomatic capabilities and to provide for development programs that
are critical to help stabilize key regions, fight the spread of disease,
protect our environment, and combat the international drug trade.
July 9, 2009: Hastings Amendments Bee-come Part of Ag Appropriations Bill
Provisions
Increase Funds for Pollinator Protection
(Washington, DC) Today, the House of Representatives passed H.R.
2997, the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and
Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2010 by a vote of
266-160. Included in the Act were two amendments introduced by
Congressman Alcee L. Hastings (D-Miramar). Both amendments increase
funding for research into pollinator decline and Colony Collapse Disorder
(CCD).