I wish I could say that. since then. some compassion and reason had been interjected into this debate and produced a more favorable bill for consideration. Unfortunately. H.R. 3734. the bill being deliberated today. targets the poorest in this country. in order to meet Republican budget priorities. When we examine the provisions of this legislation. it Is abundantly clear that our colleagues have reneged on their commitment to ensure a "family friendly" Congress and to protect our Nations children. H.R. 3734 slashes more than $61 billion over 6 years in welfare programs. This bill guts funding for the Food Stamp Program. cuts into the SSI protections for disabled children. drastically cuts child nutrition programs. and slashes benefits for legal Immigrants. Mr. Speaker.
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