For Release: Monday, November 8, 2010
Contact: David Gillies: 202-225-5661
WASHINGTON – Congressman Jerry Costello (D-IL) issued the following statement today regarding his intention not to pursue the ranking membership of the Science and Technology Committee in the 112th Congress:
“After much consideration, I have decided not to pursue the ranking member position on the House Science and Technology Committee during the 112th Congress. I am deeply committed to my work on the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, and there is a great deal of important legislation to address next year, including possibly the FAA Reauthorization bill, a new highway bill, and the Water Resources Development Act. I want to maintain my focus on these issues in which I have invested so much time and attention, and which should be a major part of our continued efforts to improve the economy.”
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