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Tony Hall: Mr. Speaker, the agreements reached on the human services legislation pertain to critical issues that directly affect…

On the recordMay 12, 1994
Mr. Speaker, the agreements reached on the human services legislation pertain to critical issues that directly affect the lives of millions of children, low-income citizens and families having difficulty making ends meet. The measure reauthorizes the Head Start Program through fiscal year 1998. I have personally visited many Head Start Programs in my home town of Dayton, OH, and I am impressed with the opportunity the program gives to our children at an early age. Included in this measure are provisions to create a new infant and toddler initiative for children up to age 3. The legislation also reauthorizes the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program [LIHEAP] through fiscal year 1999. This program helps families pay their energy bills in the winter which is especially important in cold States like Ohio. It targets households with low incomes and high heating costs.
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Tony Hall
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Discussing House Resolution 421 and its implications for human services legislation.

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