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John Bel Edwards: “I want to clarify the record. The committee dealt with the housing cap to allow improved military housing starting in…”

On the recordMay 19, 2004
I want to clarify the record. The committee dealt with the housing cap to allow improved military housing starting in fiscal year 2006, but it only adds $1 for the cap in 2005. So that means 24,452 military families will have their housing improvement plans put on hold even as their loved ones are fighting in Iraq or Afghanistan. Thirteen military bases will have their housing programs basically frozen, even though tomorrow we are going to vote to provide a tax cut for Members of Congress.
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John Bel Edwards
Democratic · Louisiana
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Editor's note · Context

Addressing the impact of housing cap decisions on military families during a discussion on military housing.

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