The House conferees did not accept that approach. But forcing a total cutoff of or substantial reduction in benefits by inadequate authorizing today is even less palatable. We need the extra $300 million we added in conference to provide some necessary breathing space for the program in order that it might accommodate the unexpected surge in unemployment in April and the months ahead as well as any other unanticipated economic or social situations that might occur between now and September 30. such as a larger influx of Cuban refugees or disasters or greater pressure on the program by the combined efforts of inflation and recession. The committee adhered to the Houseimposed fiscal year 1981 cap figure of $9.739.276.000 and did not seek to raise it at this juncture. even though CBOs current budget authority estimates evidence $10.766 billion. prior to accounting for the new savings. We need time to reassess the 1981 situation well into the spring of next year when the limits of possible program expenditures will become clearer as unemployment peaks.
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