It seems to be a good compromise. and I applaud the House and Senate conferees for coming to an equitable conclusion on ATP and including the higher total for MEP. I am pleased with the increase in funding for the National Oceanic and Atmosphere Administrationabout $150 million more than the House bill. I also want to recognize the compromise which was reached on section 245i of the immigration act. The expiration of this provision would have adversely and unfairly affected a number of families and businesses in my district. However. I am sorely disappointed that the conferees did not include the battered women immigrants provisions of the Violence Against Women Act in this compromise. The conferees demonstrated great compassion in extending the provisions of 245i until the beginning of next year. immigrants who are victims of domestic violence should be accorded the same compassionate treatment. I am also disappointed that we have not yet found a way to repay our arrearages to the United Nations. Especially at a time when we are counting on the U.N. to maintain our position on Iraqi weapons inspections. continued delay of our debt repayment is. to say the least. embarassing.
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