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HR 2127 - Appropriations bill FY96, Labor, HHS, Education - Key Vote

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Collin Peterson voted Nay (Passage) on this legislation.

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Legislation - Bill Passed (House) (219-208) - (Key vote)

Title: Appropriations bill FY96, Labor, HHS, Education

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that appropriates $257.6 billion for activities and programs under the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and other related agencies for fiscal year 1996.

Highlights:
- Prohibits the use of federal funds for the purpose of political advocacy, including propaganda and participation in campaigns by means of monetary or in-kind contributions, endorsements, publicity or similar activities. - Prohibits States' use of Medicaid funds for abortion services, except when the life of the woman is in jeopardy, or the pregnancy is a result of rape or incest. - Allows a student to be awarded up to $2,440 during the 1996-1997 award year. - Stipulates that none of the education research funds can go to the Goals 2000 Community Partnership Program. - Rescinds $1 billion from low income energy assistance. $197.12 billion for the Department of Health and Human Services, including: - $81.25 billion for grant to states for Medicaid. - $32.64 billion for the Administration for Children and Families. - $11.94 billion for national institutes of health. $30.26 billion for related agencies, including: - $28.64 billion for the Supplemental Security Income Program. $23.06 billion for the Department of Education, including: - $6.92 billion for student financial assistance. - $6.01 billion for education services for the disadvantaged. - $3.09 billion for special education. $6.93 billion for the Department of Labor, including: - $3.18 billion for training and employment services. - $153.93 million for state unemployment insurance and employment service operations.
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Title: Appropriations bill FY96, Labor, HHS, Education


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