[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 105 (Wednesday, July 25, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1433]
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                          PERSONAL EXPLANATION

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                           HON. DIANA DeGETTE

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 25, 2001

  Ms. DeGETTE. Mr. Speaker, on July 18, 2001, my vote on final passage 
of H.R. 2500, the ``Commerce, Justice, and State Appropriations Act for 
Fiscal Year 2002'' was not recorded. I support the bill and intended to 
vote ``yes.''
  I support this bill because it is fair and bipartisan, and 
appropriately funds many important programs and agencies in the 
government. This bill appropriates $41.5 billion, which is 4 percent 
more than the current level and 2 percent more than requested by the 
president.
  I am pleased that this bill adequately funds many important programs 
that have not received appropriate funding in the past. Specifically, 
H.R. 2500 provides $1.01 billion for the Community Oriented Policing 
Services, a program that I strongly support and that contributes to the 
safety of our neighborhood streets. It also provides $844 million for 
international peacekeeping efforts, including $2 million to conduct 
programs that monitor and combat human trafficking. $440 million is 
included for conservation programs to clean oceans and waterways. 
Additionally, the bill appropriates $329 million for the Legal Services 
Corporation which provides legal assistance to lower-income Americans.

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