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REP. CALVERT SUPPORTS HEALTH, EDUCATION AND LABOR FUNDING

April 9, 2009
Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (R-Corona) voted for H.R. 3010, the Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations bill. This bill provides $145.5 billion in discretionary spending for Fiscal Year 2006, which begins October 1, 2005 and ends September 30, 2006.

"I want to commend Chairman Lewis and Chairman Regula for crafting a well balanced bill that seeks to increase funding for key programs but holds down overall spending," said Rep. Calvert. "Chairman Lewis has done an amazing job to keep this year's appropriations process moving quickly, which is no small feat."

H.R. 3010 is the ninth appropriations bill passed by the House of Representatives. Only two appropriations bills are left for consideration by the House and both are expected to be considered next week.

Some of the highlights of the bill include:

  • An increase in the maximum Pell Grant award to $4,100 per year.
  • $190 million for Math and Science Partnerships program, which increases the number of teachers trained in math and sciences. This is an $11 million increase from FY05.
  • $6.9 billion for the Head Start program, and increase of $56 million over FY05 levels.
  • $28.5 billion for the National Institutes of Health (NIH), which is a $145 million increase from last year.
  • $2.1 billion for the Ryan White AIDS Program, a $10 million increase from FY05.

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Issues:Health Care