On the recordApril 15, 1970
It offers new fairness to the working poor, by helping them to lift themselves out of poverty.
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presidency.ucsb.eduIt offers new fairness to the working poor, by helping them to lift themselves out of poverty.
Statement About House Approval of the Family Assistance Act of 1970
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