FY07 Budget Update
We are sad to report that the House and Senate Conferees on the Iraq War Supplemental have dropped the Senate language which would have restored an additional $25 million in WAP funds for FY07. This means the cuts announced by the DOE stand and funding will remain at the $204.5 million level. We must now turn our eyes to FY08 to ensure funding is restored to the highest possible levels.
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This is very disappointing, not just because of the significant cut from 2006 funding but also the message it might send - the Adminstration is able to cut WAP.
It is also a bit confusing that the House would not follow the Senate lead for this supplemental increase when it was the House who passed a bill last year for
an increase to around $254 million for 2007.
I hope this is not an indication of a funding trend for 2008. I am sure we will all have our work cut out for us to continue to educate Congress on the value and success of WAP.
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