[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 81 (Thursday, June 23, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E]
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             EXPLANATION OF VOTE ON INTERIOR APPROPRIATIONS

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                           HON. EARL POMEROY

                            of north dakota

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 23, 1994

  Mr. POMEROY. Mr. Speaker, although I voted for the fiscal year 1995 
Interior appropriation bill because of the many programs important to 
my State, I have strong objections to the funding included for the 
National Biological Survey [NBS]. I voted for the Allard amendment 
which would have eliminated funding for activities for the NBS.
  Mr. Speaker, when the authorization bill for the National Biological 
Survey was considered by the House, I supported a number of amendments 
to improve the bill--including those offered by Representatives Taylor 
and Dooley. Although these modifications were added, I felt compelled 
to vote against it on final passage. I believe the potential for 
infringing on private property rights was too great.
  Further, this measure is not authorized. The Senate has yet to 
consider the measure and I believe our dollars can be better spent on 
the other worthwhile programs already underway at the Department of 
Interior.

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