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On the recordMarch 21, 1994
So the chairman is making a statement that the information that I had received that section 8 tenants would be required to leave their section 8 homes at the end of 2 years under this legislation is not correct.
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Sidney Yates
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Addressing claims about section 8 housing legislation during a floor debate.

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