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PRESS RELEASE
November 6, 2000
FOR IMMEDIATE
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CONGRESS TEMPORARILY ADJOURNS - LSC FUNDING STILL NOT APPROVED BY PRESIDENT

WASHINGTON -- Congress today approved an additional continuing resolution (CR) to fund the federal government at FY 2000 levels until November 14, 2000. With the passing of the CR, the House and Senate have adjourned temporarily until November 14, 2000.

Although Congress recently approved the conference report containing LSC's FY 2001 $330 million allocation, the President has yet to sign the bill into law. "We are encouraged by the $25 million increase that strong Congressional bipartisan support for LSC made possible. We remain confident that the bill providing for LSC's funding will be approved," said John McKay, LSC President.

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LSC is a private, nonprofit corporation that Congress established in 1974 to seek to ensure equal access to justice for all low-income persons. It receives funds annually from Congress and makes grants directly to independent local programs that provide civil legal assistance to those who otherwise would be unable to afford it.

 


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