Danny Davis said "I rise in support of the Rush amendment. There are many economically distressed and medically underserved communities that find it virtually impossible to recruit nurses, virtually impossible. This amendment would provide nurses and those communities the same opportunities that we are providing for other individuals. So I would associate myself with the remarks of the gentleman from New York (Mr. LaFalce) that I would hope that we would be able to work out an agreement where there can be the encompassing of the intent of the gentleman's amendment in final passage of the bill, which is an excellent bill; and I commend all of those who worked on it, and especially do I commend the committee for the inclusion of the ability for public aid, public assistance individuals on section 8 to move towards homeownership." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordApril 6, 2000

I rise in support of the Rush amendment. There are many economically distressed and medically underserved communities that find it virtually impossible to recruit nurses, virtually impossible. This amendment would provide nurses and those communities the same opportunities that we are providing for other individuals. So I would associate myself with the remarks of the gentleman from New York (Mr. LaFalce) that I would hope that we would be able to work out an agreement where there can be the encompassing of the intent of the gentleman's amendment in final passage of the bill, which is an excellent bill; and I commend all of those who worked on it, and especially do I commend the committee for the inclusion of the ability for public aid, public assistance individuals on section 8 to move towards homeownership.

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Danny Davis

Democratic · Illinois

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Editor's note · Context

Supporting the Rush amendment related to nursing recruitment in underserved communities.

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