We are not seeking to find some way around rule XXVIII permanently. We are saying that in this instance. because of the vastness of the problems we face. the problems of Hurricanes Katrina. Rita. and Wilma. the problems of avian flu. the problems of LIHEAP. the problems of interoperable communications. the problems of the emergency preparedness grants. the homeland security and border security problems. the agricultural assistance that is needed. and the fact that ANWR. having passed both the House and the Senate. has been blocked by a filibuster. What we are really trying to do is to avoid a filibuster being continued against a bill that passed the Senate and passed the House in this Congress. By putting it in the conference report. we do that.
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