Some kitchens allow one visit a month. Others allow only three to six visits a year. If we cut off food stamps. many legal immigrant children will have nowhere to turn for food. Nutrition is vital to the development of a child. Immigrant children are no exception. Without access to food stamps. some immigrant children will suffer a lifetime of anemia. stunted growth. and even permanent brain damage. Finally. it makes no sense to ban legal immigrants from AFDC payments. AFDC allows mothers to place their children in child care. so that the parent can work or go to school. Without AFDC. parents will have to stay home to take care of their children. This bill is not welfare reform for legal immigrants. It will push families further into poverty. with no chance of escape. For all of these reasons. I urge the Senate to adopt this amendment. and reject this harsh and extreme attack on immigrant children.
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