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Eva M. Clayton: normally the Labor bill we call the people's bill, a compassionate bill, a bill that cares about people's health, their…

On the recordOctober 28, 1999
normally the Labor bill we call the people's bill, a compassionate bill, a bill that cares about people's health, their welfare. Well, you had an opportunity to do that, to really do that. $508 million would make a difference of humanity for farmers in my district. I tell you, more than 68,000 Americans who live in eastern North Carolina are affected. You are saying no to them when you refuse to take this opportunity. I say that this conference bill had a unique opportunity to live up to its humanity. This is inhumane. It is inhumane to assume that you would turn your back on farmers and those who are destitute at this time.
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Eva M. Clayton
North Carolina

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Addressing the impact of the Labor bill on farmers in eastern North Carolina.

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