Plan for fiscal 1994 showcases Clinton Administration's focus

Journal Article · Thu Apr 01 04:00:00 EST 1993 · Energy Daily; (United States)

OSTI ID:7038781

Lane, E

The Department of Energy is asking Congress for $19.5 billion in budget authority for fiscal 1994 - slightly more than this year's level, but budget documents show the money will be spent in significantly different ways. The proposed budget, which is expected to be submitted to Congress April 8, reflects [open quotes]the President's [open quote]Vision of Change for America[close quote] and includes increases for conservation and renewable energy R D programs, while decreasing funds for unnecessary nuclear reactor research.[close quotes] In total, the budget does reflect some of the energy policy changes President Clinton outlined in the campaign and in his speech to Congress, including a heavy emphasis on natural gas and renewables. For instance, DOE's proposed natural gas research budget jumps a whopping 75.7 percent over its 1993 level. But in an apparent bid to stem the impact of cuts in key congressional districts and states for programs at research centers, national laboratories, defense programs and nuclear research, the proposal shifts money to other programs in a delicate balance involving new job training and termination projects to avoid an immediate cutoff of funds and jobs to many programs.

• OSTI ID: 7038781
• Journal Information: Energy Daily; (United States), Journal Name: Energy Daily; (United States) Vol. 21:62; ISSN 0364-5274; ISSN ENDADJ
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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