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On the recordMarch 21, 1994
I see. And will there be a diminution of section 8 subsidies in the future under this legislation?
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Sidney Yates
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Questioning potential changes to section 8 subsidies in proposed legislation.

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They will not be, under this legislation, there is no provision that will require them to leave their homes.

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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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Inasmuch as I have the time, I would say to the gentlewoman, I recognize it as having a very substantial effect upon the problems of the Treasury and of housing. It is a drain. But these people have no place else to live.

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