Tony Thurmond: “on August 2, the Senate adopted an amendment authorizing $228.0 million for military constructions projects that were…”

“on August 2, the Senate adopted an amendment authorizing $228.0 million for military constructions projects that were appropriated in the military construction appropriations bill for fiscal year 1996. The amendment I am offering today identifies offsets that will be used to pay for these additional projects. Specific amounts are as follows: $30.0 million from a reduction to the foreign currency fluctuation account previously made by the Senate. $98.7 million from construction projects that are no longer required due to the recommended closures by the Base Closure and Realignment Commission. These reductions were taken from a list compiled by the Department of Defense. $49.0 million from prior year funds for projects that resulted in contract savings or were previously approved and now are no longer needed. This action mirrors the action taken by the Senate MILCON Appropriations Subcommittee. $53.0 million from the $161.0 million request for the Pentagon renovation. The fiscal year 1996 request included $53.0 million for construction of wedge 1 of the project, which has been delayed for 1 year pending a comprehensive review of the $1.2 billion renovation project. Mr. President, the reductions to the various programs will not impair the progress of these programs.”