This translates into a waiting period of more than 3 months for the most available type of units and in excess of more than 18 months for families with a large number of children. This amendment is not intended as a punitive action nor is it intended to single out one nationality or group of students. Indeed the current situation that allows these foreign students to receive subsidies works to the direct disadvantage of many truly needy Immigrants as well as native born Americans. In St. Paul. 52 percent of the families on the waiting list for publicly assisted housing are Indochinese refugees. It is indeed ironic that these students. who sign an affidavit which certifies that they are financially able to support themselves for their entire period of study. receive this assistance to the exclusion of others. I have checked with the chairman of the subcommittee.
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