So I mean what are we arguing about here? The question is are we going to give working poor people a little more help and let some people go out on the street and increase homelessness, and that is what this bill does, or are we going to cut the equation some other way, as Mr. Kennedy's amendment would do it, and I do not like either approach. But, Mr. Chairman, as between the two I certainly support Mr. Kennedy's approach.
Debating the implications of a bill on homelessness and support for the working poor.
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