07/21/1976
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"I must, however, state my strong objection to the use of such narrowly focused remedies instead of proceeding with the broad reforms that are needed."
"I HAVE signed with considerable reluctance H.R. 14514, a bill which would permit the State of California to provide direct financial assistance rather than food stamps to beneficiaries of the Suppleme..."
"The Supplemental Security Income program and the food stamp program are both national in scope, and it should not be necessary to enact a special bill because of the situation in a particular State."
"Making exceptions for special situations is a poor substitute for definitive corrective legislative action on the food stamp program."