05/25/1977
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"S. 1309 raises the food stamp authorization ceilings for fiscal years 1980 and 1981, helping ensure that the needy among us will not go hungry."
"Americans have been remarkably united."
"I am especially grateful to Chairmen Foley and Talmadge for their leadership in guiding S. 1309 through the Congress."
"This legislation represents the kind of cooperation between the Congress and the administration we need to balance the budget and improve the operation of Federal programs."