if the program was as great as the gentleman has indicated and has the support, why would the Clinton budget say, ``The project has a narrow focus and has received Federal funds for many years. It has been amply demonstrated as a strategy for improving the teaching of writing and should be supported with State and local funds.''
Questioning the effectiveness of a program during a debate on the Clinton budget.
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