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Bruce F. Vento: “I wanted to summarize by saying that I think that accepting this as a purpose in terms of recognition and really the…”

On the recordJanuary 20, 1995
I wanted to summarize by saying that I think that accepting this as a purpose in terms of recognition and really the complaint and the growth of this has been from the grassroots. It has not--the States are late to this particular process, and I think, in most instances, wrong when we are talking about grants in aid, talking about entitlements, the sort of extraordinary basis. Most of those programs are, in essence, voluntary. In any case, I think this points up the nature of the problem. I am, you know stunned that there is no recognition or acceptance, at least in the purposes of this, as a problem, and I think the gentlewoman has a good point here, and I hope the Members would agree.
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Bruce F. Vento
Minnesota
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Discussing grassroots recognition of issues related to grants in aid and entitlements.

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