Funding for Veterans and Drug Courts Top Rep. Lynch's Agenda

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Last week, the Congress passed and President Obama signed a bipartisan omnibus appropriations bill funding the government through Fiscal Year 2016 by a vote of 316-113.

"As local communities struggle to provide veterans with the services they have earned, I am very pleased that Congress recognized the need to invest heavily in efforts to end veterans' homelessness and support suicide prevention programs. In addition, many families in the 8th District are faced with the devastating impacts of a loved one struggling with addiction and increased support for the drug courts program is a critical way to help halt the cycle of addiction," said Congressman Stephen F. Lynch (D-Boston) who voted in favor of the legislation.

"While the spending package was imperfect, it makes critical investments to promote economic growth and assist the hardworking families of the 8th District. My concerns about lifting the oil export ban were outweighed by the substantial funding for alternative energy, which will create jobs across the country. From increased support for medical research into debilitating diseases to investing in updates for our aging infrastructure, the federal government has prioritized funding for many issues close to the hearts of residents of Massachusetts," Congressman Lynch added.

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