Supplemental Appropriation for Katrina Relief Efforts Bill

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Supplemental Appropriation for Katrina Relief Efforts Bill

1. The Senate hereby appropriates $21.75 billion to Homeland Security and $12 billion to the Department of Defense for the purpose of Hurricane Katrina relief efforts in FY 2006.
Sponsor: Sen. MasterJedi, PPT

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I dunno, I think it's a sound suggestion.  I liked the Coburn amendment relating to pork barrel spending and Katrina.  The only problem would be finding some section of spending that enough Senators agree is unnecessary.  Regardless, I get the feeling that in some, but not all, cases these suggestions are criticized because of who proposed them, not because of their merit.

Of course, it's not necessary to amend the bill now, as that would doubtlessly upset some people.  A commitment to make up the money in the short term is not a bad idea, though.

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Supplemental Appropriation for Katrina Relief Efforts Bill

1. The Senate hereby appropriates $21.75 billion to Homeland Security and $12 billion to the Department of Defense for the purpose of Hurricane Katrina relief efforts in FY 2006.
The vote is on final passage.  Senators may vote Yea, Nay, or Abstain.

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The bill has enough votes to pass.  Senators have 24 hours to change their votes.

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With 7 yeas, 0 nays, and 0 abstentions, the legislation is passed and presented to the President for his signature.