Speaker. in the mayhem to move the budget resolution. the Budget Committee has recommended a major reduction in the Coast Guard acquisition. construction and improvements account. With less than 24 hours to review the 227page report. many of us nearly missed this damaging cut. A full $100 million below the Presidents request. this recommendation is pennywise and poundfoolish. The Federal Government is already straining and failing to control illegal immigrationwe all know that we must maintain adequate capability at our maritime borders. Additionally. the Coast Guard is an organization that we have given more missions than centsas in dollars and cents. Its duty list is vast. growing. and very costly to fulfill.
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