must respond immediately and effectively. without distracting fights over budget policy. i do have some concerns with the bill. notably some of the immigration provisions. the bill once again sets an arbitrary minimum of 34,000 i.c.e. detention beds. denying i.c.e. the flexibility it needs to manage its enforcement and removal resources in response to changing circumstances. and to use cheaper, alternative forms of supervision where that s appropriate. the bill also unnecessarily and wastefully continues the 287-g program which was designed to secure local law enforcement participation in immigration enforcement. in addition to being seriously flawed, this program has become obsolete with the full implementation of the secure communities program. i also must note my concern with some of the withholdings in the bill. i understand the need to give incentives to the department to respect reporting deadlines, established by the committee. but i hope we can temper some of these wi