I would also say that in addition to the 16 States, where two-thirds of the districts would be excluded, even in Massachusetts, which is not as affected as some other States, 44 percent of HUD districts would be excluded, of families of four with two parents working full time at no more than 55 cents above the minimum wage. So what this amendment does that is good is it targets the poorest of the poor. What it does that is imperfect is that it gives disincentives to work and it excludes many members of the relatively working poor.
James A. Leach: “I would also say that in addition to the 16 States, where two-thirds of the districts would be excluded, even in…”
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Discussing the impact of an amendment on low-income families during a House debate.
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