Frankly, I find it hard to fathom when his first two budgets propose cuts to diplomacy and development by more than 30 percent and the current request proposes a cut of 21 percent.
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Lowey criticizes budget cuts to diplomacy and development proposed by the President.
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I want to quickly echo Chairman Lowey's concerns about the capital investment grants, and note that I am also glad to see the funding for the program in your request.
I think would be particularly helpful to our remaining troops and to the safety and security of the Afghan people.
You estimate the project will require totals of $40 million in Federal funds, $20 million in private fundraising overall.
The democracy, development, diplomacy, humanitarian, and security assistance programs funding in this bill are critical to maintaining United States' global leadership, protecting our national security, and promoting economic growth.





