POSTAGE STAMPS The estimate for this appropriation includes funds for (1) first class, air mail and special delivery postage for the Secretary for the Majority, the Secretary for the Minority and the Chaplain, and (2) funds for air mail and special delivery postage for the Office of the Secretary, Office of the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper and the President of the Senate. DECREASE = $20,000 *Loccease/Decrease.. Additional amount for supply of Stamps for Senate Post Office authorized in fiscal year 1978. STATIONERY (REVOLVING FUND) The estimate for this appropriation includes funds for stationery and office supplies for the Presidnet of the Senate, Standing and Conference Committees of the Senate, Office of the Secretary of the Senate, Office of the Sergeant at Arms, Office of the Chaplain, the Senate Chamber, the Office of the Majority Leader and the Office of the Minority Leader. JOINT ITEMS CONTINGENT EXPENSES OF THE SENATE JOINT ECONOMIC COMMITTEE The estimate for this appropriation includes funds for salaries, agency contributions and expenses for the Joint Economic Committee. Congress of the United States JOINT ECONOMIC COMMITTEE (CREATED PURSUANT TO SEC. 3(4) OF PUBLIC LAW 304, 78TH CONGRESS) July 26, 1977 The Honorable Walter Huddleston Chairman Legislative Branch Appropriations Subcommittee Dear Senator Huddleston: This is in response to the request submitted by staff for a preview of our FY 1979 budget request. As nearly as can be seen at this time, I would not expect any requirements over and above our budget for FY 1978 ($1,697,100) with the exception of funds to cover the anticipated October 1, 1977, cost-of-living increase. The Committee has been directed by House Concurrent Resolution 248 to undertake a series of special studies dealing with basic economic changes to be expected in the near future, with particular reference to their implications for public policy. These studies are to be financed from the Contingent Fund of the Senate and will be carried out as a separate aspect of the Committee's activities. As such, they will be conducted separately from the ongoing work of the Joint Economic Committee, much the same as our earlier special studies were handled. There will, however, be close cooperation and consultation between the respective staffs. In that regard, I would appreciate any suggestions you and your associates would care to make regarding the subjects to be studied under the Resolution and any other matters relevant thereto. Very truly yours, Richard Bolling Chairman |