THE JOURNAL RECORD: Opinion: Rep. Tom Cole: A return to regular order
Earlier this year, the House passed the first four appropriations bills to support our military construction projects, veterans, energy and water sectors and our active-duty service members. Included in this package of bills was full funding at the president’s request for veterans at $73.8 billion, the prohibited closure of Guantanamo Bay, a 2.4-percent pay increase for military service members and the withdrawal of the Waters of the United States Rule.
