Number: RL30443
Title: THE 0.38 PERCENT ACROSS-THE-BOARD CUT IN FY2000 APPROPRIATIONS
Authors: Robert Keith, Government and Finance Division 
Abstract: A 0.38 percent across-the-board cut was included in the Consolidated Appropriations Act for FY2000 (P.L. 106-113; H.R. 3194). According to OMB estimates, the cut was expected to yield savings of $2.4 billion in budget authority and $1.3 billion in outlays for the fiscal year. A report regarding the implementation of the cut was submitted to Congress on February 7, 2000. This report describes the across-the-board cut and its implementation.
Pages: 11
Date: Updated February 25, 2000