    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2004, Book II)]
    [September 24, 2004]
    [Page 2221]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Letter to the Speaker of the House of Representatives Transmitting a
    Budget Amendment for the Department of Energy
    September 24, 2004

    Dear Mr. Speaker:
        I ask the Congress to consider the enclosed FY 2005 budget amendment
    for the Department of Energy. This amendment replaces a previous
    amendment transmitted September 7, 2004, and would not increase the
    discretionary budget authority proposed in my FY 2005 Budget.
        The details of this proposal are set forth in the enclosed letter
    from the Director of the Office of Management and Budget.
             Sincerely,

                                                              George W. Bush

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