September 9, 2004
 

Pryce Votes to Invest in Education, Health Services, and Job Training Programs

House Passes Labor, Health and Human Services, Education Funding Package

Washington – Congresswoman Deborah Pryce (R-15) announced the passage of a bill which continues Republicans’ commitment to leaving no child behind, putting every American back to work and helping provide health care to all families.

H.R. 5006, passed nearly unanimously Thursday, provides a $2 billion increase for the Department of Education over last year’s budget, increases funding for health initiatives such as community health centers and Graduate Medical Education programs at Children’s Hospitals, provides money to improve the allocation of social security benefits, and boosts funding to help displaced workers find new jobs.

“With this bill, my colleagues and I have addressed many of the issues that are near and dear to the hearts of central Ohioans,” said Pryce. “President Bush’s commitment to education continues. We’re making the tough job of finding a new job easier. And I’m especially proud that we’re continuing the Children’s Graduate Medical Education program, which helps train great pediatric physicians at Children’s Hospital in Columbus.”

Columbus Children’s Hospital will receive nearly $9 million in funding this budget year for the program. Overall, the bill totals $142 billion in funding, a two percent increase over fiscal year 2004. For further details about the bill, including the allocation of funds, please visit www.house.gov/pryce.

About Congresswoman Pryce:

Deborah Pryce represents the Fifteenth District of Ohio, which includes Western Franklin County, Madison, and Union Counties.  She serves as Chairman of the House Republican Conference for the 108th Congress, making her the fourth ranking member of House leadership.  The Congresswoman also co-chairs the Cancer Caucus.

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