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Barbara Mikulski: “I am proud to concur with Senators Cleland and Bond on this amendment. It will increase by $13 million the amount for…”

On the recordJuly 16, 1998
I am proud to concur with Senators Cleland and Bond on this amendment. It will increase by $13 million the amount for the homeless grants for the VA. Nobody who fought to save our country should be out on the street. These men have borne the permanent wounds of war, some of which have caused deep-seated emotional problems--unable to find a job. What I like about the VA homeless program is, it not only provides a shelter but tries to get them focused on starting a new way of life. We have an outstanding one in Maryland. I am proud of it. And I look forward to accepting this amendment and say hats off to try to give the vets a new lease on life.
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Barbara Mikulski
Democratic · Maryland
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Supporting an amendment to increase funding for homeless veterans during Senate floor debate.

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