[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 57 (Tuesday, March 28, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E706]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                  PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY ACT OF 1995

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                               speech of

                           HON. NANCY PELOSI

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 22, 1995

       The House in Committee of the Whole House on the State of 
     the Union had under consideration the bill (H.R. 4) to 
     restore the American family, reduce illegitimacy, control 
     welfare spending and reduce welfare dependence:

  Ms. PELOSI. Mr. Chairman, I rise in opposition to the Talent 
amendment. The Republican welfare reform plan is weak on work, and this 
amendment does not solve that problem.
  This amendment provides neither enforcement of its work requirements 
or resources to meet them. This amendment has no guarantees that those 
who get work will make a living wage.
  The Talent amendment would not lift people out of welfare and into 
work. It would create an even large class of working poor in this 
country than we have now.
  Real welfare reform should emphasize self-sufficient employment that 
provides a liveable wage, that can create a long-term solution to the 
crisis of poverty.
  The Talent amendment does not strengthen the work requirements in the 
Republican bill or provide real job opportunity. I urge my colleagues 
to vote ``no'' on the Talent amendment.


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