As we all know. approval of this continuing resolution is necessary to prevent a Government shutdown since only 5 of the 13 appropriations bills have been signed into law. although 2 more are pending Presidential action right now. Hopefully. by November 7. differences over the remaining appropriations bills can be resolved. and the Government will be operating under more normal conditions. I also know that a number of my colleagues are troubled that the continuing resolution extends section 245(I) of the Immigration and Nationality Act. I share their concern that in its current state section 245(I) may continue to encourage illegal immigration. although it is not the source of our illegal immigration program. and I am not convinced that allowing it to totally expire is the right solution. The issue needs to be resolved. preferably through compromise language that both opponents and proponents of the law can agree on. My Committee on Rules colleague. the gentleman from Sanibel Island.
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