[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 28 (Tuesday, February 23, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E263]
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         WORKING TOGETHER TO HELP OUR NATION'S SENIOR CITIZENS

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                     HON. HOWARD P. ``BUCK'' McKEON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 23, 1999

  Mr. McKEON. Mr. Speaker, today, Mr. Barrett of Nebraska, Mr. 
Martinez, Mr. Clay, Chairman Goodling and I are introducing the Older 
Americans Act Amendments of 1999. Our hope is that this bill will be 
the first step in an ongoing bipartisan effort to reauthorize the Older 
Americans Act. Nonetheless, it is important to remember that there is 
much work to be done when it comes to reforming and streamlining the 
provisions of the Older Americans Act.
  Today's version of the Older Americans Act Amendments of 1999 
represents a good-faith effort on the part of both parties to work 
together in this important venture. Over the course of the next several 
months, we are committed to having an open dialogue with all those who 
are involved in administering the Act's many programs. However, it is 
absolutely imperative that we keep those who we are trying to help--the 
frail and elderly--foremost in our minds.

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