I rise today in opposition to H.R. 1827. the supplemental appropriations bill for fiscal year 1987. Unfortunately. I must oppose this bill even though there are many important items contained in it to commend. Included in this bill is $147.8 million to begin implementing the urgently needed Immigration Reform Act passed last year. CHAMPUS. the civilian health and medical program of the uniformed services. is slated to receive $382.5 million. This supplemental appropriation also includes $80.2 million in compensation and pension benefits for our veterans and another $30 million to defray training costs and provide incentives for employers to hire veterans.
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