[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 26 (Thursday, March 9, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E257]
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       SALUTE TO FEDERAL WORKERS' 1999 COMBINED FEDERAL CAMPAIGN

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                       HON. ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON

                      of the district of columbia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, March 8, 2000

  Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the generosity of 
our local federal workers, who participated in the 1999 Combined 
Federal Campaign (CFC). Federal employees in the national capital area 
contributed a record setting $44.3 million in 1999, far exceeding 
campaign goals by 8.5 percent. Thanks to their generosity, these funds 
will be used to help needy people in the District of Columbia, across 
the nation and around the globe. As we know, the CFC provides more than 
money, it builds stronger, healthier lives and communities.
  My sincere congratulations to Health and Human Services Secretary 
Donna E. Shalala, who chaired the 1999 CFC and promoted it through more 
than 40 visits to federal agencies. A special salute as well to the 
thousands of committed CFC volunteers and federal workers who made this 
year's campaign a resounding success.

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