I commend the chairman and ranking member of the Rules Committeeas well as the chairmen and ranking members of both the Appropriations and authorizing committeesfor their diligence and perseverance in sorting things out. As a result of their efforts. today we have a rule that does two things: First. it incorporates an amendment by Chairman MINETA into the original text. restoring funding for the San Francisco BART extension project that had been in the original bill. Second. the rule allows this gentleman to offer en bloc an amendment to follow through on a commitment this House made earlier in the year to provide resources to the Coast Guard for additional missions it is asked to undertake. specifically the mission to provide coverage for the Haitian immigration program which has been successfully conducted. but at some cost extra to the Coast Guard which needs to be paid. Mr. Speaker. this rule preserves the open amendment processaffording all Members the chance to make changes in H.R. 2750 in accordance with House rules.
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