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February 27, 2011

Speaker Howell Welcomes Agreement by House and Senate Conferees to Amend State Budget

–Structurally Balancing Budget This Year Helps Avoid Calls for Higher Taxes Next Year–

–State Spending Revenues Remain below Fiscal Year 2007 Level–

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February 27, 2011

House Republicans Highlight Success of Legislative Agenda at End of 2011 Session

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RICHMOND, VA—Highlighting the legislative achievements of the 60-member strong House Republican Majority Caucus in delivering real reforms and forward-looking investments to address the concerns of the Commonwealth, Virginia House of Delegates Speaker William J. Howell (R-Stafford) today highlighted the positive results of the policy initiatives advanced by House Republicans this year. After cutting fees, reducing authorized debt, investing in core government services and depositing an additional $64 million into the Rainy Day Fund, the House of Delegates today adjourned sine die, bringing an end to the 2011 Regular Session of the Virginia General Assembly.

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February 27, 2011

Budget Bill Information

The conference report on House Bill 1500, 2011 Amendments to the 2010-2012 Biennial Amendments, passed the General Assembly today. The staff of the House Appropriations Committee produced a 58-page presentation detailing the provisions of the conference report, OVERVIEW — Conference Report on Budget Amendments (2-27-11)

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February 27, 2011

Chairman Putney's Remarks on Budget Conference Report

The Honorable Lacey E. Putney, Comments to the House of Delegates on the Conference Report to House Bill 1500, February 27, 2011

Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

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February 6, 2011

Statement on On Unanimous Passage of House Budget Amendments by House Appropriations Committee

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RICHMOND, VA – Virginia House of Delegates Speaker William J. Howell (R-Stafford) today issued the following statement after the House Appropriations Committee released its amendments to House Bill 1500, the Biennial Budget bill for Fiscal Years 2011-2012.Â
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February 5, 2011

Autism Speaks Applauds House Passage of Autism Insurance Reform Legislation

Autism Speaks, North America’s largest autism science and advocacy organization, commended Speaker Howell, Delegate Tag Greason, and Delegate Tim Hugo, and the House of Delegates for moving Virginia one step closer to joining 23 other states in adopting autism insurance reform legislation.

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