The conferees included the $410.2 million but also delayed its obligation. I hope the Senator will work with me and the Department of Health and Human Services to try to find a solution to the problem of delayed funding for this program. The Domestic Refugee and Entrant Assistance Program is critical to successful resettlement of refugees fleeing desperate situations in their home countries and should have adequate resources. This conference agreement also contains $23 million for lead poisoning prevention programs which is $15 million more than last years funding level. These funds will be available to State and local health departments who are confronted with severe lead contamination and toxicity problems.
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