I urge this Committee and this Congress to carefully study the record amassed during the extensive hearings and field work and to fulfill the promise of our Constitution and restore protections needed to ensure that African Americans, Latinos, and other people of color enjoy equal voice in our democracy.
Fudge emphasizes the need to restore Voting Rights Act protections for minorities.
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I would just ask that we would prioritize what is best for the people of this nation and not balance the budget on the backs of poor people or seniors or homeless people.
We estimate that just from the reduction in the mortgage insurance premium, we are going to help 850,000 people over the next year.
They can go up to about $35 million. They truly transform neighborhoods and communities.
Lead is a major issue in this country, and we do know that most homes built prior to 1978 have lead paint in them.
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