Robert L. Ehrlich, Jr. press release, July 30, 1996

NEWS FROM Robert L. Ehrlich, Jr. Second Congressional District of Maryland 1 407 York Road, Suite 304 Lutherville, Maryland 21093 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 30, 1996 3 1 5 Cannon House Office Building Washington, D.C. 205 1 5 CONTACT: Richard Cross 202-225-3061 EHRLICH ASSUMES VICE CHAIRMANSHIP OF POWERFUL HOUSE SUBCOMMITTEE Congressman Robert L. Ehrlich, Jr. (R-2nd., MD) has been named vice chairman of the House Government Reform and Oversight Subcommittee on National Economic Growth, Natural Resources, and Regulatory Affairs. The subcommittee is charged with overseeing the operation of federal agencies that are responsible for the nation’s economy and natural resources. Last year, the subcommittee played a key role in drafting regulatory reform legislation later passed by Congress. Ehrlich was appointed to the vice chairmanship by Congressman William Clinger (R-PA), chairman of the House Government Reform and Oversight Committee. Chairman Clinger cited Congressman Ehrlich’s “demonstrated ability and contribution” and his work “to reduce the regulatory burden on business and private citizens” as the reasons behind the appointment. Chairman Clinger also praised Ehrlich’s sponsorship of a bill (which has since become law) to eliminate hundreds of unnecessary federal reports as a “rare accomplishment for a freshman member of Congress.” According to Congressional Budget Office estimates, this bill will save the American taxpayer an estimated $8 million per year. Congressman David McIntosh (R-IN), chairman of the National Economic Growth subcommittee, welcomed Ehrlich’s appointment. “Bob’s hard work and leadership have been tremendous assets to the subcommittee,” Chairman McIntosh stated. “He clearly understands that