HOYER: POLITICAL WILL IS THE ANSWER, NOT WEAKENING THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES

Washington, July 22 -- Congressman Steny H. Hoyer issued the following press release:

Today,Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05), Ranking Member of the Financial Services and General Government (FSGG) Appropriations Subcommittee, questioned U.S.Senator James Lankford (R-OK),U.S.Representative Tom McClintock (CA-05), andFormer Office of Management and Budget (OMB) DirectorShalanda Young during theHouse Appropriations Full Committee Hearing on funding lapses and government shutdown reform. Below are a video and transcript of his remarks:

HOYER: "Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman. First, let me say I think we have two thoughtful Members of the Congress of the United States presenting these proposals. Senator Lankford has represented that in th...