The 1996 welfare reform bill. although watered down. was a real accomplishment for the 104th Congress. I preferred the first two bills that were vetoed by the President. but the third was still a good bill. That is why I am so disturbed that we are gutting the welfare reform and doing it in an agricultural research bill. This bill restores food stamps for 250.000 immigrants. We sit here and say very nicely. "But it doesnt amount to much. it Is only 2 years on to 5. so let the 2 years go." Will next year be at 10? In the following session of Congress. do we go to infinity?
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