[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 54 (Thursday, March 23, 1995)]
[House]
[Page H3576]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                             WELFARE REFORM

  (Mr. JONES asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Mr. JONES. Mr. Speaker, we must remember that the American people 
sent us to Washington to downsize and streamline the Federal 
Government. Working people have consistently paid more taxes each year 
to combat the war on poverty--which we are losing.
  The current system offers benefits to a record 14.3 million people, a 
31-percent increase from 1989, which costs taxpayers $325 billion. Our 
proposal will save taxpayers $66.3 billion over 5 years by streamlining 
the administrative end and transferring authority over to the States.
  This outdated and bureaucratic-laden system subsidizes illegitimacy, 
breaks up families, and promotes personally destructive behavior.
  Let us continue fighting for the taxpayers of America and pass this 
much needed welfare reform bill.


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