WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Sen. Susan Collins issued the following press release:
U.S. Senator Susan Collins, Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement after the Senate voted 71 to 29 to approve a five-bill package. It includes full-year funding for the Department of Defense; Financial Services and General Government; Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies; National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs; and Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development, and Related Agencies.
"This evening, the Senate passed legislation that includes full-year funding for five important Appropriations bills. These bills will support our national security through investments in our mi...