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On the recordApril 30, 2002
Absolutely it is. That is why we had a very strong bipartisan vote last week to get this plan adopted. I think it was 35 to 17 in the committee. We look forward to having it on the floor for debate and a vote as early as next week as part of the welfare reform reauthorization bill.
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Fred Upton
Republican · Michigan

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Discussing the bipartisan support for a welfare reform reauthorization plan.

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