I strongly support finding ways to encourage people to find means of self-support with a goal towards bettering their lives. This seems to me an excellent way to move people away from a state of dependence into one of independence and self-sufficiency. I agree with the Senator from Louisiana that HUD should be supportive of such programs.
Discussing support for self-sufficiency programs during a Senate debate.
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