C. W. Bill Young: “Mr. Chairman, last year a similar bill was introduced. The Committee on Appropriations asked that it be referred to the…”

“Mr. Chairman, last year a similar bill was introduced. The Committee on Appropriations asked that it be referred to the committee, and, after thorough consideration, we reported the bill with a negative recommendation. Some of the things that we were concerned about have now been taken out of this basic bill, which makes us a little more happy. However, there are amendments made in order that would restore some of those items that we really do not want to see in this bill. So we will deal with those as they come. I was going to use this chart later in the debate on the two year budget amendment, but I want to use it now since the gentleman from Wisconsin (Mr. Obey) made such a compelling case as to how this bill would drag out the budget process by involving the executive branch of government at this early stage. What I want all of our colleagues to know is if you look at this chart, every one of these months that are colored red are days that the Committee on Appropriations lost in dealing with its 13 appropriations bills.”