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Patsy T. Mink: “I must admit that I was shocked in talking to some of the members of the task force. They argue that they must start…”

On the recordMarch 24, 1994
I must admit that I was shocked in talking to some of the members of the task force. They argue that they must start with the youngest in order that welfare does not become as habit.
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Patsy T. Mink
Hawaii

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Discussing welfare reform and its impact on young individuals.

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