Washington, D.C. – Nevada Senator Harry Reid issued the following statement on the nomination of Sylvia Mathews Burwell to be director of the Office of Management and Budget:

“Ms. Mathews Burwell has a strong background and I am confident she will be able to deal with our nation’s budgetary challenges in a responsible way. Having served at OMB, Treasury and as an senior advisor to President Clinton, Ms. Mathews Burwell understands how to work cooperatively to develop a budget that keeps our government strong and bolsters our nation’s economy for the long-term.”