Mr. President. last Thursday evening. the Senate engaged in a debate regarding SLIAG funding and the Federal Governments responsibility for immigration. But while I think those of us engaged in that debate underlined that the Federal Government and the Congress set immigration and refugee policy. those listening quickly surmised that when it comes to funding necessary legalization and refugee resettlement programs. State and local governments are left holding the bag. The Federal Government backs out of its commitments. shifting to local communities the financial responsibility of making these programs work. During consideration of the LaborHHS appropriations measure. the Senate dipped ipto the State legalization impact assistance grants (SLIAG] fund.
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