That is correct. The authorization for 1995 is $1.370 million and in 1996, it is $1.478 billion; the grand total being $2.8 billion. It is the contention of this Senator that that reflects a ballooning of the cost of these programs, and, of course, the creation of some new programs to boot.
Discussing budget authorizations and program costs during Senate debate.
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