I am concerned that funds for library literacy have been eliminated in the committee report. This is a particularly important program that supports literacy projects in over 250 libraries across the country. I did note and do appreciate, however, that the committee increased funding for library services.
Lateefah Simon: “I am concerned that funds for library literacy have been eliminated in the committee report. This is a particularly…”
On the recordMarch 19, 1996
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Addressing the elimination of funds for library literacy in a committee report.
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