(DES MOINES) - Governor Terry E. Branstad today issued the following statement congratulating Congressman-elect David Young (IA-03) on his appointment to the United States House of Representatives Appropriations Committee:
"I`m pleased to congratulate David Young on being named to the United States House Appropriations Committee. With Congressman Tom Latham and Senator Tom Harkin departing Washington, D.C., after years of honorable service, which included service on the appropriations committees, Congressman-elect Young will ensure Iowa common sense remains on the committee that oversees federal spending."
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