PROGRAM TYPE CHANGES

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$43,000

Rents, Communications, and Utilities
Increase due to the cost of replacing 9 photocopy
machines that are in excess of 8 years old. Technicians
advise that the machines are worn out and beyond repair.
Also covers the cost for House office equipment utilized
by the Department. This cost was previously paid
through the House contingent fund.

Supplies and Materials -- $36,000

Increase due to absorbing costs previously incurred by
House contingent fund. These costs are for office

supplies procured through House stationery.

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Increase is due to the cost associated with protective details. This item has been underfunded for the past several years and has required reprogramming of funds in order to provide this service to members of Congress.

This object class was reduced by $100,000 as a result of expected savings due to the reduction in size and number of vehicles in the fleet. There was an overall reduc