Tom Harkin: “Yes, I would agree. As our committee report explains, it is intended…”

On the recordMarch 13, 2014

Yes, I would agree. As our committee report explains, it is intended that ``States exercise this provision in an attempt to maximize the effective administration and delivery of Federally subsidized childcare, and not for purposes that have a minor effect on childcare.'' I firmly believe, and I know my colleagues will agree, that this provision is not intended, nor should it be interpreted, as one that can be used to rewrite any other current laws, evade central provisions of other current laws, or undermine the goals and purposes of other laws. Certainly, it is not our intent to allow States to change, undermine or threaten in any way current laws.

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Democratic · Iowa

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Mar 13, 2014

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