Any reduction in the enforcement of customs laws would have a severe and disturbing impact for the entire Nation. Surely the influx of drugs would increase. surely more and more Americans would become victims of drugrelated crime. The Customs Service also provides protection against hazardous and toxic substances. against the smuggling of illegal weapons. against terrorist activity. and the mounting problem of illegal aliens. The Appropriations Committee has rightly directed that the Customs Service employment level must be maintained and that the overtime cap be increased so that we will be assured of qualified personnel to cover overtime assignments. In a fiscally sound move. the Appropriations Committee recommended $38 million in additional sums for the Internal Revenue Service to fund approximately 1.500 new staff positionsa move that will mean increases in revenue collections of an estimated $275 million.
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