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Eleanor Holmes Norton: It is encouraging the working poor to work instead of going on welfare. Why did not the Republicans who, the gentleman…

On the recordMay 4, 1994
It is encouraging the working poor to work instead of going on welfare. Why did not the Republicans who, the gentleman is right, supported this year after year, simply embraced this welfare prevention bill?
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Eleanor Holmes Norton
Democratic · District of Columbia

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Discussing welfare reform and the support for a welfare prevention bill.

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