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Tom Harkin: “I believe that the voucher and certificate 811 program would be more beneficial to those with significant disabilities…”

On the recordJuly 17, 1998
I believe that the voucher and certificate 811 program would be more beneficial to those with significant disabilities if non-profit organizations with significant experience providing such services would be fully engaged, working with housing authorities. And, I believe that HUD should give favorable treatment to applications providing for substantial assistance by non-profit organizations with experience in helping the severely disabled.
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Tom Harkin
Democratic · Iowa

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Discussing the benefits of non-profit organizations in the voucher and certificate 811 program for individuals with disabilities.

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