On the recordMarch 9, 2016
A formula change is very much needed to ensure the scarce resources available are directed to communities most in need of assistance today.
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congress.govA formula change is very much needed to ensure the scarce resources available are directed to communities most in need of assistance today.
Collins advocates for reforming the HOPWA program to better allocate resources.
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There's some very good changes that have been made in the latest version, but I want to see further changes.
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