There are, I can assure you, and I represent the poorest. And agricultural counties by nature of the cyclical work tend to be the poorest and have the highest unemployment and low literacy. Child care needs are very high. That is why we put the provisions in the bill. But we will emphasize that the States should respond with a rural program as well as an urban one. Rather than assuming that they will do that, that language will be in the bill.
Discussing the need for rural child care provisions in legislation.
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