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E. Clay Shaw, Jr.: And what have you, the Democrats, done to take the lead in the House on welfare reform? I very much want to know that…

On the recordMay 4, 1994
And what have you, the Democrats, done to take the lead in the House on welfare reform? I very much want to know that because I am on the committee that has jurisdiction.
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E. Clay Shaw, Jr.
Florida

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Questioning Democratic leadership on welfare reform during House debate.

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