Mr. Speaker. I rise today in strong opposition to S. 1306. the conference report on alcohol. drug abuse and mental health reauthorizaLion. Mr. Speaker. Florida. with the Nations fourth largest population. stands to lose a disproportionate share of Federal (Iollars should this measure pass. We have ai population of 13 million. and routin ely absorb and aire responsilble for more than ourt share of immigrarIts. Yet this bill uts lFlorilda out. of $16.5 million retroactively. Mr. Speaker. this money Is being taken back from Florida with just 4 months left In the grant year. This is $16.5 million weve been literally told to spend. and now its gone.
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