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Continuing Appropriations Act, 2012

Floor Speech

Date: Oct. 5, 2011
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Government Budget and Spending

* Mr. VAN HOLLEN. Mr. Speaker, today's Continuing Resolution avoids an unnecessary government shutdown--and it does so in a manner that does not unduly threaten job creation or undermine our economic recovery.

* Specifically, this CR extends FY 2011 discretionary funding at approximately 98.5 percent for agencies and programs through November 18 of this year. The 1.5 percent cut brings funding in line with the $1.043 Trillion top line called for in the Budget Control Act agreement. Additionally, today's bill supports the postal service, extends the flood insurance program and funds vital disaster relief through November 18.

* As Ranking Member of the Budget Committee, I would prefer timely completion of our annual appropriations bills. But in the absence of regular order, this relatively clean, bipartisan CR is preferable to the alternative.

* I urge a yes vote.


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