In conclusion. the legislation currently before the Senate. I believe. fails to reform welfare in a way which will help California or. I believe. the Nation. I believe the alternative proposal by the Democratic leadership is a more costeffective vehicle for change in my State. The Daschle bill addresses Californias concern in the following ways. It accommodates growth. it provides adequate childcare funding. it allows for local government control. it does not dump a huge unfunded mandate on the States with regard to immigrant benefits. For 60 years now. this Nation has been generous to poor families with dependent children. Originally conceived during the Great Depression.
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