    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2003, Book I)]
    [April 11, 2003]
    [Page 340]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Letter to the Speaker of the House of Representatives Transmitting a
    Supplemental Budget Request for the Equal Employment Opportunity
    Commission
    April 11, 2003

    Dear Mr. Speaker:
        I ask the Congress to consider the enclosed request for the Equal
    Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). This request would provide an
    additional $18.3 million to the EEOC in FY 2003. It is needed for the
    EEOC to avoid furloughing its entire workforce for as many as 19 days in
    FY 2003, which would significantly disrupt its ability to conduct its
    enforcement responsibilities.
        The details of this request are set forth in the enclosed letter
    from the Director of the Office of Management and Budget. I concur with
    his comments and observations.
             Sincerely,

                                                              George W. Bush

    Note: This letter was released by the Office of the Press Secretary on
    April 14.