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Barney Frank: “When they talk about the budget deal, are they talking about the renewal of section 8's? And does the gentleman really…”

On the recordMay 6, 1997
When they talk about the budget deal, are they talking about the renewal of section 8's? And does the gentleman really consider the renewal of section 8's new resources for housing?
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Barney Frank
Democratic · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Questioning the implications of the budget deal on housing resources during a floor debate.

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