There is only one basis that I can see why they oppose it here. and that is to try to make the Senate pass the bill we sent them some weeks ago taking care of the veterans programs. 0] 1500 It is pending over there. All they have got to do is take it up and pass it. Let me say what they are opposing here: guaranteed student loans. food stamps. reimbursement to States for foster care and adoption services. trade adjustment assistance. international peace keeping. immigration and refugee assistance. forest firefighting funds. May I say that your Committee on Appropriations since 1945 has been $187 billion below the total recommended by Presidents. Let me tell you that under President Reagan the Appropriations Committee bills. a total of $16 billion below the recommendations of President Reagan.
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