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On the recordOctober 19, 1981
These deferrals recognize the intent of Congress, reaffirmed during House and Senate action on the Continuing Resolution, that amounts provided in Continuing Resolutions are ceilings, not mandatory spending levels.
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Ronald Reagan
Republican · California

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Message to the Congress Reporting Budget Deferrals

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