[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 148 (Wednesday, October 5, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1770]
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                  CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2012

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                               speech of

                         HON. CHRIS VAN HOLLEN

                              of maryland

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, October 4, 2011

  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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