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Bill Delahunt: “There is a wonderful irony in those figures, because those who criticize LSC for counting referrals as cases fail to…”

On the recordJune 22, 2000
There is a wonderful irony in those figures, because those who criticize LSC for counting referrals as cases fail to appreciate that referrals are what an agency does for the thousands of needy people whom it is unable to help. And even without the proposed cuts, referrals must be made in many thousands of cases because current funding needs meet only the needs of 20 percent of those who are eligible. Let me suggest that that is unconscionable. When we speak of justice for all, remember that we are denying it to oh so many in this country. I urge my colleagues to support this amendment. It is a crucially important vote. It is the right thing to do.
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Bill Delahunt
Massachusetts
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Addressing the importance of funding for the Legal Services Corporation and the impact of proposed cuts.

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