Larson: Senate Approps Committee Votes Down Funding For F-136 Extra Engine

Immediate Release: September 14, 2010

Contact: Emily Barocas 202-225-7295

LARSON: SENATE APPROPS COMMITTEE VOTES DOWN FUNDING FOR F-136 EXTRA ENGINE

Washington D.C.- U.S. Congressman John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement in response to the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee for Defense decision earlier today not to approve funding for the F-136 extra engine in their markup of the FY 2011 Department of Defense Appropriations Bill:

"I am pleased that the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee for Defense acted swiftly to reject the F-136 Extra engine. I will continue fighting against this engine that wastes millions of dollars of taxpayer money and does nothing to improve our national defense. With the continued support of President Obama, Defense Secretary Gates, and now the Senate, we will win this battle on behalf of our troops and the American people."

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