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Rick Lazio: “We support the compromise language on the Brooke amendment. We do not support the position taken by Congressman Kennedy…”

On the recordMay 9, 1996
We support the compromise language on the Brooke amendment. We do not support the position taken by Congressman Kennedy and Congressman Frank. Both Congressman know this. Massachusetts Housing Authorities are pleased that your legislation will breathe life into dying housing developments. Key to our support is the local control, flexibility and trust you place in locally elected or appointed officials to lead LHA's and to do the right thing. Your concept is correct. They are accountable to their communities.
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Rick Lazio
New York
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Discussing support for the Brooke amendment and local control in housing legislation.

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