The Chairmans mark also rejects these other mistaken budget cuts: $463 million from firefighter assistance grants that give local firefighters the tools they need to do their dangerous jobs protecting the public. $173 million from Byrne Justice Assistance Grants flexible funding for local criminal justice efforts. $599 million from the Community Congress Oriented Policing Services COPS funds that help local communities hire. train and retain police officers and to improve law enforcement technology. I strongly believe the homeland security starts with hometown security. and I strongly support the Chairmans mark as it provides essential services for local first responders. Unbelievably. for the sixth year in a row. the Presidents budget proposes to eliminate the State Criminal Alien Assistance fund of $417 million which helps States cope with the costs of incarcerating undocumented aliens who commit crimes. I am pleased the Chairmans mark rejects this misguided budget cut. I was disappointed to see the Presidents proposed budget contains the failed Social Security privatization plan. and the leading Republican Presidential candidate just this week embraced this risky plan.
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