[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 55 (Friday, March 24, 1995)]
[House]
[Page H3741]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




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           EFFECTS OF THE REPUBLICAN WELFARE PLAN ON FLORIDA

  (Mrs. THURMAN asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute.)
  Mrs. THURMAN. Mr. Speaker, the Deal bill was not about the status 
quo. But let me tell you what the Republicans do to my State of 
Florida, and I hope my colleagues from Florida are listening also.
  Block-granting cash assistance for needy families will result in 
Florida receiving $412 million less.
  Block-granting Federal funding for abused and neglected children and 
children in foster care, Florida lost $121 million. Repealing nutrition 
programs including school lunch and WIC for needy families and 
replacing them with a lump sum capped at less than the rate of 
inflation will result in $338 million less to Florida. The Republican 
plan would impose a rigid cap on food stamp spending allowing no 
adjustments for economic slumps. As a result, a $1.2 billion loss to 
Florida. These are just a few of the cuts. When you add them up, 
Florida will lose $3.87 billion.
  Mr. Speaker, it is not about change on that side, it is not about 
change, it is about our children. We are not talking about status quo 
here.

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