"United States Senate Committee on Appropriations Releases Remarks in THE NEWSROOM"
U.S. Senator Patty Murray and other top appropriators have released a bipartisan funding package for fiscal year 2024, emphasizing investments in national security and the American people. The legislation rejects steep cuts and extreme Republican riders, aiming to lower child care costs, protect workers' rights, invest in education and health, support small businesses, and strengthen national defense. The package also includes provisions for combating the opioid crisis, supporting Afghan allies, and maintaining America's global leadership.