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Eleanor Holmes Norton: Mr. Shaw, I cannot understand, given the zeal with which you want to clear the welfare rolls, why your side of the aisle…

On the recordMay 4, 1994
Mr. Shaw, I cannot understand, given the zeal with which you want to clear the welfare rolls, why your side of the aisle seems to be against all training for people on welfare.
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Eleanor Holmes Norton
Democratic · District of Columbia

Editor's note · Context

Questioning opposition to welfare training during a debate on welfare reform.

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