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On the recordJuly 11, 2011
I have just recently filed legislation concerning the TANF supplemental grants, which were part of the original 1996 law that are very important in Texas and 15 other States in providing services.
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Lloyd Doggett
Democratic · Texas

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Doggett discusses his recent legislation on TANF grants critical for Texas and other states.

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