We cut out the language in the Senate bill that would permit a 51 ercent transfer between line items in the authorizations for each of the two agencies covered by the bill. If the going gets tough .in any one of their programs. they can come back to Congress and explain why there should be an adjustment. The agreement also contains $40 million to assist Israel in the .settlement of Soviet refugees. This modest sum is intended to take"some of the strain off Israels economy during this difficult period in its history. Reaching an agreement on amounts proved to be the easiest part of the conference.
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