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James A. Leach: I would just stress that this program as currently drafted in the statute applies to the poorest of the poor, and it…

On the recordMay 8, 1997
I would just stress that this program as currently drafted in the statute applies to the poorest of the poor, and it also applies to the working poor. The amendment of the gentleman from Massachusetts will exclude in many instances the working poor. But just so that there is no misunderstanding, because the gentleman cited some inner city circumstances that this amendment would not be exclusive of, in 16 States, 67 percent or more of HUD districts, families of four with two parents working full time at the minimum wage, would be excluded from this program.
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James A. Leach
Iowa

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Discussing the implications of an amendment on a housing program for the working poor.

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