Mr. President. one of the most important components of refugee assistance is the delayed funding technique which allows appropriated funds to be obligated and carried forward into the following fiscal year. Because in the past there has been disagreement with continued funding of these important programstargeted assistance. education assistance for children. and social servicesState and local authorities developed the technique of obligating funds before the end of the fiscal year. Currently. these obligated funds can be carried over into the succeeding fiscal year. In this fashion. State and local refugee assistance programs have been able to assure continued funding for vital refugee services. Mr. President. this issue was not addressed by our colleagues in the House.