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Major Owens: What about the habits of the mothers who are on welfare and the child is 6 years old? They are saying that they cannot…

On the recordMarch 24, 1994
What about the habits of the mothers who are on welfare and the child is 6 years old? They are saying that they cannot be saved?
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Major Owens
New York

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Addressing welfare and its impact on children during a debate.

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