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David Price: I can understand the need for flexibility and for these programs not to be in totally separate spheres, but I just have…

On the recordJune 14, 2007
I can understand the need for flexibility and for these programs not to be in totally separate spheres, but I just have to say that CIS administers the Basic Pilot Program. It can't be in two agencies. The bill has $30 million for this purpose. I simply do not, cannot, grasp the rationale for carving $5 million out of the ICE budget for the same purpose. There does seem to be confusion here. That is why I am offering to take the concern forward and suggesting the amendment be withdrawn.
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David Price
Democratic · North Carolina

Editor's note · Context

Addressing budget allocation issues related to the Basic Pilot Program during a House floor debate.

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