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Workers as defense related factories wind down production. It is to allocate an additional 10 million to the office of economic adjustment from the general operations and Maintenance Fund. The office of economic adjustment helps communities across america when a factory shuts down. Over the last decade of war, middleclass factory workers have stepped up to the plate to make sure our troops on the battlefield have the weapons and equipment they needed as we transition away from two long wars and as defense production lines slow down, we cannot leave these workers with only a pink slip in their ...

From todays Public Comment you can really appreciate the unmet needs that exist here in our city. You can appreciate all the transitional age youth who came here to speak, to talk about their needs and how urgent they are. And the one point that i wanted to make to you all today because theres been a lot of talk about a phasein with regards to the increase and we do appreciate your consideration for the increase. The one thing that i want to urge you all to do is to not make them wait. Its to make sure that they dont have to wait because their needs exist now. There are families on wait listse...

Discretionary funding for our nations highest duty, and that is the security of the country. And the sustainment of our military operations. And the wellbeing of the brave men and women of our armed forces. The bill before you today, mr. Chairman, will help meet the most pressing needs of our military as we address current and arising threats to the safety of our nation in an everchanging global landscape. It also takes into account the ongoing challenges of our current fiscal situation. Finding ways to trim excess spending and reduce lowerpriority programs without negatively affecting our tro...

Analyst report associated with this and i just would like to say that i appreciate the committees indulgence in scheduling this prior to the end of the fiscal year when the grant funds will expire. Be happy to answer any questions. Thank you. I see no questions my colleagues. Lets open this up for Public Comment. Is there anyone from the public that would like to speak . ~ questions from my colleagues seeing none, Public Comment is closed. Colleagues, can we have a motion on this item . So moved. So, its moved. Can we do this without objection . Thank you. So, were approving this without objec...

Needs that exist here in our city. You can appreciate all the transitional age youth who came here to speak, to talk about their needs and how urgent they are. And the one point that i wanted to make to you all today because theres been a lot of talk about a phasein with regards to the increase and we do appreciate your consideration for the increase. The one thing that i want to urge you all to do is to not make them wait. Its to make sure that they dont have to wait because their needs exist now. There are families on wait listses for child care now. There are young people on wait lists for ...