October 2003

In This Issue:
• Fiscal Year 2004 Appropriations Remain in Limbo
• TEFAP Food and Funds Will Continue to Flow
• USDA Initiative Aims to Expand Use of Dry Milk
• Charitable Donation Bill Passes in House
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Fiscal Year 2004 Appropriations Remain in Limbo
Funding for federal programs in fiscal year 2004, which began October 1, 2003, remains in limbo. Congress passed and the President signed a fiscal year 2004 “continuing resolution” (House Joint Resolution 69, now Public Law 108-84) that funds ongoing activities through October 31 under fiscal year 2003 terms, conditions, and funding rates.
The bill stipulates that “no grants shall be awarded for such programs funded by this resolution that would impinge on final funding prerogatives.” Consequently, funding for The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) will be held at the current level until final appropriations decisions are made. Continue Reading »

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