Burgess Owens: “I submit herewith the list of programs slated for elimination, which I referred to earlier: III. Programs Proposed for…”

“I submit herewith the list of programs slated for elimination, which I referred to earlier: III. Programs Proposed for Elimination The 2006 request continues the practice of the Bush Administration--also consistent with previous administrations over the past 25 years--of proposing to eliminate or consolidate funding for programs that have achieved their original purpose, that duplicate other programs, that may be carried out with flexible State formula grant funds, or that involve activities that are better or more appropriately supported through State, local, or private resources. In addition, the government-wide Program Assessment Rating Tool, or PART, helps focus funding of Department of Education programs that generate positive results for students and that meet strong accountability standards. For 2006, PART findings were used to redirect funds from ineffective programs to more effective activities, as well as to identify reforms to help address programs weaknesses. The following table shows the programs proposed for elimination in the President's 2006 budget request. Termination of these 48 programs frees up almost $4.3 billion--based on 2005 levels--for reallocation to more effective, higher-priority activities.”