Notwithstanding. I think we should presume that if this bill is passed with this amendment the executive branch. meaning HEW. are going to have to pay some attention to congressional intent. Certainly. if this amendment is adopted it will give our various committees an opportunity to inquire of HEW. "What have you done about disclosing the names of illegal aliens who are receiving assistance under any State plan or social security under our Federal provisions?" I am sure the Appropriations Committee. when they come before that committee with a request for funding. will be in a strong position to find out why HEW has not followed the mandate of this amendment. The wording is not permissive in nature. The key words are "shall disclose." To say that this would be ineffective. with no teeth in it. is simply to say that the words "shall disclose" mean nothing. and that HEW will stand back and figuratively thumb their noses at us.
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