Programwhich I had proposed to reimburse 100 percent of costs Imposed on State and local governments by the new Immigration lawwas created. over the objections of the Reagan administration. to reimburse the States for some of the costs of public health. public assistance. and education of newly legalized aliens. The funds allocated for the SLIAG Program were guaranteed to the States for use through 1994. President Reagan In his final budget and President Bush in his first budget. recommended reducing 1989 SLIAG funds by $300 million. Now President Bush seeks an even deeper cut that will do more serious economic damage to State and local governments.
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