Steny Hoyer said "I want to thank the gentleman from Michigan for his generosity and say that I rise in strong support of all three of the components of this legislation. I think this conference report makes some key improvements in the Head Start Program... But I remain convinced, and I would urge the committee members to focus on this issue, that construction of new buildings to house Head Start may well act as a centrifugal force, decentralizing services for disadvantaged families at a time when education, social service, and health care programs should be brought together in one easily accessible location for those who need them most." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordMay 12, 1994

I want to thank the gentleman from Michigan for his generosity and say that I rise in strong support of all three of the components of this legislation. I think this conference report makes some key improvements in the Head Start Program... But I remain convinced, and I would urge the committee members to focus on this issue, that construction of new buildings to house Head Start may well act as a centrifugal force, decentralizing services for disadvantaged families at a time when education, social service, and health care programs should be brought together in one easily accessible location for those who need them most.

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Steny Hoyer

Democratic · Maryland

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Editor's note · Context

Discussing the Head Start Program and concerns about new construction provisions in the legislation.

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