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Jerry Lewis: I always understand the gentleman. The Acting CHAIRMAN. The Clerk will read. The Clerk read as follows: MIGRATION AND…

On the recordMarch 15, 2006
I always understand the gentleman. The Acting CHAIRMAN. The Clerk will read. The Clerk read as follows: MIGRATION AND REFUGEE ASSISTANCE For an additional amount for ``Migration and Refugee Assistance'', $51,200,000, to remain available until September 30, 2007: Provided, That the amount provided under this heading is designated as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 402 of H. Con. Res. 95 (109th Congress), the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2006. Department of the Treasury INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE For an additional amount for ``International Affairs Technical Assistance'', $13,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2007: Provided, That the amount provided under this heading is designated as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 402 of H. Con. Res. 95 (109th Congress), the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2006.
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