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HAC Ranking Member, Boeing Backer Rep. Dicks Retiring

Julie Samuel

Monday, March 5th, 2012

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Rep. Norm Dicks (D-Wash.), the outspoken House appropriations leader who some observers joked should be labeled “D-Boeing,” said Friday he will retire from Congress. In announcing his decision he highlighted accomplishments including “supporting Boeing programs that employ tens of thousands of Washington workers, including helping to win the contract for the new Air Force refueling tanker.” Dicks has served in Congress for 18 years, and in January of 2011 took the coveted seat of the lead Democrat, or ranking member,…

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Senate Budget Dems Push For Defense Reconciliation Spending Details, Cite ‘Slush Fund’ Concerns

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