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| https://lee.house.gov/news/press-releases/barbara-lee-opposes-defense-appropriations-bill | Barbara Lee Opposes Defense Appropriations Bill | 2009-07-31 | 2009 | 2009-07 | Democrat | House | CA | Barbara Lee | L000551 | lee.house.gov | legacy | 07.31.09 Barbara Lee Opposes Defense Appropriations Bill For Immediate Release July 31, 2009 Contact: Nicole Y. Williams (202) 225-2661 Washington, DC This week, Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-CA) voted in opposition to H.R. 3326, the Department of Defense Appropriations Act for FY 2010, which passed the House by a vote of 400-30. The Defense Appropriations Act provides $636 billion for national defense programs, overseas deployments and other activities. As the daughter of a military veteran, I strongly support our troops as well as respect the necessity of adequately equipping them for the threats they face around the globe, said Congresswoman Lee. However, at a time when our nation is facing an unprecedented series of challenges, I believe we must do more to curb the runaway growth in defense spending. Furthermore, I cannot support the $128 billion included in this bill for overseas operations including Iraq and Afghanistan which may further entrench the United States in conflict and continue us down a path to war without end. Congresswoman Barbara Lee is a member of the House Appropriations Committee. ### Next Article | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |