I must emphasize that I am deeply disturbed by OMBs action. Not only is the amount of money involved in this controversy relatively small. but the authority upon which OMB has relied has been unanimously rejected. Targeted assistance is a vital and effective resource for States and localities in their efforts to integrate refugee population into communities. Its purpose is to help refugees off public assistance programs and encourage them to become productive members of our society. OMBs action has been a clear erosion of congressional intent as well as a deliberate attempt to frustrate the important objectives of Federal refugee assistance. I urge my colleagues to support the adoption of this amendment. Mr.
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