HOUSE SUBCOMMITTEE CLEARS COAST GUARD BUDGET INCREASE
The U.S. House Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee has approved an $845-million increase in the Coast Guard's 2002 fiscal budget.
The bill authorizes $5.4 billion for Coast Guard programs and operations, representing a $300-million increase over the Bush administration’s budget request.
The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee is expected to act