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Bill Clinton: Deferrals February 1, 1999 Dear Mr. Speaker: (Dear Mr. President:) In accordance with the Congressional Budget and…

On the recordFebruary 1, 1999
Deferrals February 1, 1999 Dear Mr. Speaker: (Dear Mr. President:) In accordance with the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974, I herewith report three rescissions of budget authority, totaling $35 million; one new deferral of $185 million of budget authority; and, two revised deferrals of budget authority, totaling $1.5 billion. The proposed rescissions affect the programs of the Department of Interior, Unanticipated Needs for Natural Disasters, and International Assistance Programs. The proposed deferrals affect programs of the Department of State and International Assistance Programs. Sincerely, William J. Clinton
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