    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: William J. Clinton (1993, Book I)]
    [May 24, 1993]
    [Page 729]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Message to the Congress Transmitting District of Columbia Budget
    Requests
    May 24, 1993

    To the Congress of the United States:
        In accordance with the District of Columbia Self-Government and
    Governmental Reorganization Act, I am transmitting the District of
    Columbia Government's 1994 budget request and 1993 budget supplemental
    request.
        The District of Columbia Government has submitted a 1994 budget
    request for $3,389 million in 1994 that includes a Federal payment of
    $671.5 million, the amount authorized and requested by the Mayor and
    City Council. The President's recommended 1994 Federal payment level of
    $653 million is also included in the District's 1994 budget as an
    alternative level. My transmittal of the District's budget, as required
    by law, does not represent an endorsement of its contents.
        I look forward to working with the Congress throughout the 1994
    appropriation process.

                                                          William J. Clinton

    The White House,
    May 24, 1993.