The $1.346 billion In this program will be well used and maintains the commitment of the Congress to this program. In addition. I am pleased that the Refugee and Entrant Assistance Program will be funded above the House of Representativepassed spending level by neary $60 million. Even this is below last years level and far below what is needed by refugees today. The local communities and the refugees they have opened their arms to deserve our sound support. The problems that we face in Minnesota and many other areas of the country should not be borne solely by the State and local communities because the National Government Is shrinking from its appropriate commitment. Our refugee policy is not a local but a national policy. therefore we must maintain appropriate funding. I am also reassured to see that the conference committee has not approved an administration proposal to privatize a portion of refugee programs. The administration wishes to proceed with this proposal without having gathered adequate information as to the efficiency and effectiveness of the p!an or the input of the States or other organizations involved with refugee resettlement. Mr. Speaker. this measure expands significantly available dollars. over $245 billion in fact. but it is not enough.
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