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5/11/94
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�ICIR
Interfaith Coalition for Immigrants' Rights
clo Center for Immigrants Rights, Inc.
48 St. Marks Place. New York, New York 10003 • (212) 505·6890
August 28, 1994
Sleering O}mmiHcc
AlOIa Alonso
National Conference of
Christians a])d Jews
Ynnira
Chn~..sn.L6pcz
Illlcrwmmunity Center
for Justice &. !'eace
Sister Marie Danaher
Jfltcrrommunlty Center
for Justkc & Pence
Rev. Rafael Garda
San Pablo Unlt~d
Methodist OIurch
Rev, )am,cs Law
Chinese United
MethodiS! Church
Sisler Ruth T:rui, CDr
Catholic Charities
Immigration Outreach
Program
Franklin Velar,quez. Esq.
Center for Immigrants Rights
Mr. Bruce N. Reed
Deputy As,istant to the President for Domestic Policy
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20500
Dear Mr. Reed:
We, the undersigned organi1.ations, are writing to express our
concern with the provisions of the Clinton administration's welfare bill,
which proposes to extend· sponsor deeming in Supplemental Security
Income (SSI), Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC), and
Food Stamps from three to five years. We urge you to reconsider the
implications of this bill, which will jeopardize the health and welfare of
hundreds of thousands of immigrant families if passed.
The Interfaith Coalition for Immigrants' Rights (ICIR) was formed
out 'of a recognition that 'people of faith need to respond to the iecent
wave of anti-immigrant sentiment which is now threatening the livelihood
and well-being of hundreds of thousands of immigrants. In addition to
cDmmunity outreach and education, ICIR has initiated a petition drive
among diverse congregations throughout the New York metropolitan and
Tri-Statc areas to inform and mobilize communities and individuals around
these concerns.
It is our understanding that Clinton's welfare bill calls for an
extension in sponsor decmlng--the period in which an immigrant's
sponsor's income is "deemed" available to the immigrant for \'Urious
purposes including food> shelter, and heahh carc~~from three years to five
years for the above three Federal benefit programs. It is also our
understanding that his hill proposes to restrict non-citizens' access to
AFDC, SSI, and Medicaid such that eligibility for these program, is
consistent wit,h the eligibility criteria that currently exist for the Food
Stamp program,
These measures have heen proposed as a strategy to finance welfare
-reform. It seems however) that the rationale for this bill is illogical and
contradictory in nature: can a policy that "lakes from the poor to give to
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the poor" be justified? Sueh a policy clearly will not provide answers to the prohlems of
unemployment, poverty, and inadequate health care.
Although self-evident, it must be asserted that immigrant families arc no different
from their American counterparts whose immigrant roots arc the foundation upon which
generation::: of families have built their lives in the U.S. Non-citizen workers share the same
problemsfand concerns as their citizen co-workers. Precarious situations and unfortunate
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circumstances force all famities and workers to accept public entitlements as a means
towards self-sufficiency; indeed, this is the rationale behind social welfare policy. Clinton's
welfare bill unjustly discriminates between citizens and non-citizens, devaluing the work
contributions of immigrants to the U,S. economy) and sending the implicit message that
immigrant n(}n~citizcns arc not as deserving of America>s resources as citizens, even though
both groups contribute taxes to this resource.
Cljnton's hill also assumes that by cutting public benefits to legal immigrants, financial
resources will be saved for the j'native" population, and illegal immigration will be reduced.
Additionally, it assumes that the human needs of this population will be reduced andlor
eliminated as funding for these programs is phased out. Not only will this welfare policy
result in increased costs for cities and states as a result of worsened health and living
conditions, but it will not achieve any of its purported immigration policy objectives. Far
from promoting work and independencc for families; this biH will force the most indigent
and vulnerable in our communities to resort to the resources of their relatives or to
emergency" Medicaid services. Clearly. it is unjust that immigrant nonwcitizens must bear a
disproportionate burden of responsibility to finance welfare reform for an if this bill is
passed.
As a nation of immigrants, the V.S. has governed itself in accordance: with sound
principles of fairness and equal treatment. Each generation of immigrants has made
important economic and social contributions to our cultural landscape, by rejuvenating
commercial districts and rebuilding neighborhoods> by revitalizing American industries, and
by contributing as workers, consumers and taXpayers. Therefore, we beHeve that the
discriminatory and restrictive nature of Clintonls welfare hill contradicts the basic values
upon which our nation is founded,
As matters of principle and responsibility, we hope that you will consider our
conccms as the bill comes up for vote. If we can be of a<;sislancc to- you in this process,
please call Franklin Velazquez of the Center for Immigrants' Rights at (212) 505-6890.
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�Interfaith Coalition Memhers:
Catholic Charities Immigration Outreach Program in Chinatown
Catholic League for Religious and Civil Rights, Ncw York
Catholic Migration Office, Brooklyn
Center for Immigrants' Rights, New York
Chinese United Methodist Church, New York
Congregation B'nai Jcshurun, New York
Fourth Avenue United Methodist Church, Brooklyn
Hamilton-Madison Settlement House, New York
Highbridgc Community Lifc ('-cuter, Bronx
Intercommunity Center for Justice and Peace. New York
Judson Memorial Church, New York
Korean Church Coalition, New York
Lower East Side Catholic Area Conkrence (Pastoral Ccnter), New York
Maryknoll Magazine (Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers), Maryknoll, New York
National C...ont'erencc for Christians and Jews, New York
Nationa! Pastoral Center for the Chinese Apostolatc, New York
People of the Golden Vision Interfaith Coalition, York, Pennsylvania
San Pablo United Methodist Church, Queens
Sisters of 'the Immaculate Heart of Mary (Peace and Justice Office), Queens
St. Mary's ,Manhaltanville Episcopal Church, Harlem
Vietnamese American Cultural Organization (VACO), New York
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�President Bill clinton
The Wh~te House
1600 Pennsylvania AVe.
Washington, D.C. 20$00
Dear Mr. President:
I am writing you to protest against the proposal to eliminate 5S! and
other support to legal immigrants and legal resi.dents.
As
an
immigrant from the former soviet Onion, ! am very much aware of the
difficulties that this ill-con~rned proposal will bri.ng to those
immigrants who are temporarily I and th.rough no fau!t o! there own,
dependent on government help.
This proposal would force legal immigrants to choose between family
reunification and poverty and it would leave many without any help in
cases of disability or old age,
Imrr.igrants from the Soviet Union have COl'l\e very seeking protection
and fr('teo::iorn, The vast majority of the legal iml'l\igrants are hard
worki-ng, tax-paying citizens who contr:l.bute to the nation's economy
and who have, in many eaSes, creat.ed jobs for other Americans.
It
would be unconscionable to have legal immigrants who are waiting for
their citizenships to be deprived of support at. a time they acquiring
the skills that will enable them to become full members of our
society.
We urge you to abandon all proposals that would discriminate against
legal immigrants by discontinuing assistanoe to the most V\llnerable
members of our community.
Sinoerely.
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<IL!PIN8 CASK 'CReE IN AIDS • 12024562678
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NO. 114
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March 30,1994
Ms. Carol Rasco
Assistant to me President for Domestic Policy
.
Washington, DC 20515
De.r Ms. Rasco:
Filipino Task ForC<! on AIDS, an ethnic and HlV/ AlDS spedfic non
governmental organization providing services in che San Francisco. Bay Area, is
writing to convey our profoundest concern regarding your administration's
welfare reform task force consideration of cutting che availability of SSl and other
essential benefits to immigrants legally in me United States in order to finance its
welfare reform initiative. This proposal severely threatens the health and well
being 01 the most vulnerable members of our community, particularly the
elderly, disabled, the blind, those who are diagnosed with AIDS and ocher
disabled imInigrant families members of U.s. Citizens.
This proposal furcher flames, chough unintentionally, che anti-immigrant hysteria
. and scape-goating currently in practice through out the nation. It adds to the
incorrect perception that immigrants are disproportionately on welfare.
Additionally, your administration's proposal overlooks many reasons as to why
che elderly and disabled permanent residents seek government support I.e.
pervasive job discrimination and lack of economic opportunities for imtnigrants
and racial and ethnic minorities, elderly, the disabled in the 1J.5. job market.
The proposal mocks the struggles of immigrants and refugee faInillo. as we
attempt to gain an economic foothold in this society, and those among us who
are part of the working poor who legitimately need assistance to support our
families. The suggestion that immigrants are taking advantage of the system does
a great disservice to hard working members of U.s. ethnic communities, and
panders to xenophobia in perpetuating an "us versus them" dichotomy between
U.S. dtiuns and newcomers.
Is the concept of family only to be valued among U.s. Citizens? FaInily
reunification is the cornerstone of the nation's imtnigration policy; studies
conducted by the Dept of Labor as well as many credible academic institutions
are nearly unanimous in showing that immigrants pay more in taxes than they
use in benefits. The nation enriches itself economically and culturally by
reuniting family members. Your administration's proposal if enacted will place
many families in dilemmas where they may have to choose between family
reunificatIOn and poverty when cutting essential benefils to elderly, blind, and
disabled immigrants.
We are appalled by proposals to cut benefits to legal immigrants, which 're
supported by RepubUcan members of Congress in an unscrupulous attempt to
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link immigration control wlth weUare reform. We are alarmed that your
administration -- which has thus far shown to be engaged in the immigration
debate constructively would perpetuate an atmosphere which can only be
interpreted by our commuruty as • threat to legal immigrants and Arnericans
alike. We urge you in the strongest possible terms to reject any proposal which
would finance welfare reform by cutting benefits to legal immigrants.
Sincerely,
Board of Directors of the Filipino Task Force on AIDS
Mila DeGuzman
Mario River., MPH
Carmen Rosales, MEd
Nellie Rose
ArnOt Santiago, DPM, MPH
Daniel E. Toleran, M.s., Chairman
cc:
President WiUiarn]. Clinton
Ms. Carol Rasco, Assistant to the President for Domestic Policy
Mr. George Stephanopolis, Senior Advisor to the President
David Ellwood, Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation
Honorable Senator Daniel Patrick Moynihan
Mr. Dan Rostenkowski, Chair, Committee on Ways and Means
Honorable Congresswoman Pelosi
Honorable Congressman Minera
Honorable Congressman Stark
Honorable Congressman nellums
Honorable Congressman Lantos
Honorable Congresswoman Eshoo
Honorable Congressman Edward<
Honor.ble Senator Boxer
Honorable Senator Feinstein
Honorable Congressman George Miller
Honorable Congressman Robert Matsui
Honorable Congresswoman Patsy Mink
~ation.l Immigration Forum
Filipino Civil Rights Coalition
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�FILIPINO TASK FORCE ON AIDS· 12024562878
Filipino Task Force
1m AIDS· Northern California (FTFA)
Who Are We?
Responding to the hip incideoce of AIDS :unong Filipinos within the Asian
and Pacific Islande, communities, concerned men, women, gayjbisexuals,
parents, students, teenagers and those who cross gender Ioles, bave joined
together to address AIDS in our community. We are concerned and we want
to act.
Whllt is Our Goal?
Our goal is to provide HIV education, prevention and direct services to Ibe
Filipino community.
10 educating ourselves, out families, our community and decision-makers who
impact the spectrum of AIDS seMces, we hope to slow and eventually stop
AIDS among Filipinos.
What We Have Done?
Completed a Filipino AIDS knowledge, attitude, behaviors, beliefs survey
of 400 Filipinos residing in San Francisco.
Also completed a separate AIDS knowledge, attitudes, behaviors, beliefs
survey among 100 Filipino gay and bisexual men in San Francisco.
Provide AIDS education and infannation worksbops for risk reduction
among Filipino gay and bisexual men. youth, and families.
Advocate for seMees and the special needs of Filipinos.
Work in coalitions or as part of COll5ortiUllts to address AIDS in the
community.
What We Want To Do:
Continue our work and increase our impact in lowering the incidence of
AIDS in the community.
Provide support to those already affected by HIV disease. tbois caregivers
and those who ate at risk.
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Mt-. Bruce N. Reed
Deputy Assistant to the President
for DOffiiistic Policy
1600 Pennsylvania AVG.
Washington DC 20500
Dear Mr. Reed:
I am
strongly opposed to financing welfare reform by restricting
S6rviciJs
to
legal
imf/11grants.
E.liminat.ing
school
lunch,
nutritional assistance for the elderly, job trainin9, Food Stamps
will havs the larg6dt impaot on children whose parents followed
the proper legal channels and fulfilled countless regulations in
order to 1iva here.
Although welfare reform is important, it is not fair nor is it
humane to force two disadvantaged and deserving segments of
society to compete against each other for limited resources.
California a.lready has a disproportionate share of immigrants and
city. county and state governments will haVe to absorb the costs
of caring for them if the federal government refuses to do so.
I
h'av&
been
supportive
Of
President
Clinton and his
.administration during the pas~ two years. However if he decides
to cut imfril-arant fa.mll 168 out of the social support network of
tflis country I must. reconsider supporting his policies~
The immigration debate cuts to the
disturbed by
insecurit.y.
pnl1t.1cians and
heart of
our society.
I am
policies which manipulate feflt- and
Please explor~ other alternatives to financing
welfare reform.
Restricting services to people who have
fulfilled all legal requireMe/'lts to ba hara is not a good
solution.
Perhaps we could cut services to those who are not
nativa 6Ji1Gricans? In that case about 95 per:cant of the US
population would be excluded.
ee attentive
to the
needs of as many families as you can.
are struggling whether they were born here or
who have enough can afford to help pull the
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l.OS .....NCELES LOOCE.
19940FflCERS
June 16, 1994
PrUidtll1
Honorable William Jefferson Clinton
President, United states of America
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.
Washington DC 20500
WinslOO K. Wu
Via rusid~ttI
Robert 8. Jung
S~CUI(lry
Loretta L. Jung
MS'" (ChittUe) StCrtfary
Pb.
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Dear President Clinton:
Treasurer
Marilynn QUO"
FilllJncial Secu.tmy
Helm L. Wong
,.tutIuor
Al...t.a Wong
;l(1Uii1or
C. TImWu
Marshal
Pedro Chao
Sentind
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CoikCldT
Alft'f.d Sao.lto<.
Grmui Rqn-NMkUive
Georg< W. 'rom
1994 ASSOCIA'rnS
E _ W. Moy, Ch4ir
J...'W.ogA......
Debonob Ching
King Cheung
Nallw> Fong ,
Roba't N. Kwaa
"""" itcIg<r K""ng
KevinQOOu
Gwtt:e Shea
Al<x'r..
Virginia Wong
PAS!' I'IIESIDENTS
H~Kwok
WIlbur Woo
FffiI H. Cbuq
Billy W. Lew
GeorgcW. Tom
Nowland. C. Houg
lrriJl R. La!
H_Wong
Sam Sik Low
William K. WOOl
&ldwhlTom
William y, S. Tom
Jimmie D. lung
Edward Leon, Jt.
Saykill Foo
MUDSOD A. Kwok
'.
In motions taken at our May 1994 regular monthly
meeting, Los Angeles Lodge of the Chinese American
Citizens Alliance declared its opposition to the .
proposed blanket denial of' the SSI and similar
benefits to legal immigrants and permanent
residents who have not ret become citizens of the
United States. Such aim lar benefits include AFDC,
food stamps, Medicaid, nutritional assistance,
housing assistance, job training, and the like. We
regard such proposals as de facto discriminatory
against the Asian Aserican community. which has
consistently sought immigration reform over the
years to achieve family reunification. These
proposed measures will put many families in the
untenable position of having to choose between
family reunification and poverty.
These proposed measures also strike directly at the
most vulnerable segments of the immigrant
.
community, our elderlr, disabled, and our children.
The elderly find it d1fficult to acquire the
English to become citizens in a timely manner. The
alternative is to wait twenty years by current law
before they can attempt to qualify in their own
language. Many will become homeless. The United
States Government will be ~romotin9 homelessness.
We ~egard such a prospect ~nhumane.
We urge you not to set forth nor to support such
drastic, anti-immigrant proposals* Your prior
record of strong support for legal immigration and
immigrants gives us confidence that you will oppose
such negative proposals.
We realize that an important aspect of welfare
reform is to recover resources to fund a national
health plan. We are alarmed by the large degree of
fraud and abuse in the current program across the
board involvinq all communities~ We contend that
the current law is acceptable if enforcement is
�improved such that no le9a1 resident nor citizen
can apply for such beneflts for at least 'five year
.period following arrival as stipulated by the
current law. We support the showing of evidence of
legal residency or citizenship upon application of
such benefits. We also support stronger, even
criminal, penalties for frauds and abusGs~
If necessary, we would support extension of the
sponsorship period slightly beyond five years to
facilitate the fundings needed to meet health care
commitments.
We simpl¥ believe in giving legal immigrants t our
new Amer1cans, a fair shake. But we also support
some of the compromises which will give a better
health plan for all inhabitants in the United
.
States~
Sincerely,
/tJ~U.;J14,winston K. W'u
President
C: Doris Matsui, Assistant to the President
Bruce Reed, Assistant to the President
�Catholic Charities
Midlands Regional Office
Diocese of Charleston
Migration & Refugee Services
June 17, 1994
Mr. Bruce N. Reed, Deputy Asst. for Domestic Policy
The white House
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Rrn.2jMW
Washington, DC 20500
Dear Mr. Reed,
I urge you to oppose financing welfare reform by denying or
further postponing benefits to legal immigrants brought into the
United states by u.s. citizens. It is neither just nor moral to
fund welfare reform by assisting one vulnerable person at the
expense of another.
I am especially concerned that Medicaid, Food stamps, S8! and
other benefits could be denied to legal immigrants. To deny or
further'postpone eligibility for Medicaid to impoverished legal
immigrants would be outrageous and could be catastrophic for
people unable ,to afford prevent-able'·medical care"cJ or· emergency
treatment.'
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The Food stamp program serves primarily women, children and the
elderly. It is wrong to deny such a basic human necessity as food
to those who are here legally. sst provides a safety net for very
old and sick or disabled people whose children and grandchildren
are taxpayers and citizens. Their parents and grandparents
should not be marginalized?
The parents of citizens -- and spouses and children of both
citizens and legal resident -- could become a serious financial
liability if if a disability or other medical problem arose that
the only choice, other than permanent separation, would be
poverty. Family reunification, the cornerstone of U.S.
immigration policy, becomes a hollow goal if severe financial
penalties are imposed on reunited families.
The United States has been enriched by the cultural· and economic
contributions of immigrants. Congress and the Administration
should seek alternative funding that will enable poor families to
over~ome PC?yerty andL'provide support.'to":those:! in need; !.l.' _ :.'r·,,,\
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DIOCESE OF HARRISBURG· SECRETARIAT FOR CATHOUC CHARITIES
41300 Unlon
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Road - Box 3551 • Harri.burg, i'<nnsylvanl. 17105
(717)657-<1804
June 16, 1994
Mr_ Bruce N. ~eed
Deputy ASsistant to the President
for Domestic Policy
The mute Ilouse
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue,NW am 2 MW
Wa.hington DC 20500.
Dear
Mr. aeed,
I urqe you to oppose financing welfare reform by denying
or further postponing benefits to legal immigrants span.orad
into the U.S. by their close relatives~ It 1s neither just nor
moral to fund ~elfare reform by assisting one vulnerable person
at the expense of another.
I firmly believe that individuals who sponsor their
as immigrants to the United States should be '
responsible for them; that ls, tha sponsor
income and assets
should be "deemed" as available to support their sponsored
relatives. current policy reqUires that sponsors' assets be
counted as available tor ~ years for 55I eliqibility and
three years for other tederal benefits such as ArDC, Medicaid,
and Food Stamps. It has been our experience that these current
~l!c!~§ §re not adhered to.
That Is, immigrants and parolees,
whose relatl~es filed Affidavits of support for them, are
routinely placed on federal responsibl1ities~ It seems that
money could be saved by enforCing the current policy rather than
changing policy which may not be enforced an ay.
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DIOCESE OF ST. AUGUSTINE
OFFICE OF JUSTICE AND PEACE
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June 9, 1994
Mr. Bruce N. Reed
Deputy Assistant to the President for Domestic Policy
The White House
Room 2/MW
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, D.C. 20500
Dear Mr. Reed:
We all know that our welfare system needs an overhaul, but at whose expense?
As a Catholic, I believe in the dignity and rights of all God's children. We cannot enact
laws to help one group of individual, and at the same time endanger another. We cannot deny
benefits to legal immigrants in our country. It is wrong to deny anyone the basic necessities
of life (food, shelter and health benefits).
I urge you to find alternate means to finance our welfare system and not punish our
legal immigrants and their sponsors. I believe this would be more costly. We need a plan that
is efficient, responsible, and inclusive.
Sincerely,
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Mr. Bruce Reed
Deputy Assistant to the President for Domestic Policy
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue N,W" Room 2/MW
Washington, DC 20500
Mr, Reed,
I urge you to oppose financing we~are reform by denying or further postponing benefits
to legal immigrants brough1 into the United States by U,S, citizens. It is neither just nor
moral to fund welfare reform by assisting one vulnerable person at the expense of
another,
I am especially concemed that Medicaid, Food Stamps, SSI and other benefits could be
denied to, legal immigrants. To. deny. or. further, postpone eligibility for Medicaid to
impoverished legal immigrants would be .outrageous, Denying Medicaid could result in
broken hips not being replaced, deaths from preventable heart attacks and strokes, and
other health care horrors,
The Food Stamp Program serves primarily women, children and the elderly, It is wrong
to deny such a basic human necessity as food to those in need who are here legally,
SSI provides a safety net for very old and sick/disabled people whose children and
grandchildren are tax payers and citizens, Why should Iheir parents andgrandparenls
be marginalized? These family members left their belongings and homelands 10 be with
their children and grandchildren,
The parents of citizens, and spouses and children of both citizens and legal residents,
could become such a serious financial liability because of a disability or major medical
problem thatlhe only chOice, other than penmanent separation, would be poverty, Family
reunification, the comerstone of U,S. Immigration Policy, becomes a hollow goal if severe
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The United States has been enriched by the cultural and economic contributions of
immigrants. Congress and the Administration should seek alternative funding that will
enable poor families to overcome poverty and provide support to those in need.
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Mr. Bruce N. Reed
Deputy Assistcmt to the President for Darestic Policy
The White House - Roan 2 MW
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, [>.111
Washington, D.C. 20500
Dear Mr. Reed:
I urge you to oppose financing welfare reform l:o/ denying or further
postponing benefits to legal inmigrants brought into the United States by
u.s. citizens. It is neither just nor l"IDX'al to fund welfare reform b:Y
assisting one vulnerable person at t::.he expense of another.
I am especially concerned that Medicaid, Food Stanps, SSI and other benefits
could be deniad to legal inmigrants. To deny or further postpone eligiblity
for Medicaid t:o impoverished. legal imnigrants would be outrageous. Denying
!>1edicaid could result in broken hips not being replaced, deaths fran
preventable heart attacks and strokes, and other health care horrors.
The Food Startg? program serves primarily \'ialEm, children and the elderly. It
is wrong to deny such a basic human necessity as fooj to those in ne€ r l who
are here legally.
85I provides a safety net for very old and sick or disabled people whose
cblldren and grandchildren are taxpayers and citizens. Why should their
parents and grandparents be l&lIginalized? These family nanbers left their
belongings and harelands to be with their children and grandchildren.
The ~nts of citizens--and sp:>Uoos and children of roth citizens and 1e<;Jal
residents--could becare such a serious financial liability because of a
disability or major rredical problem that the only choice, other than
fX?t1Tl6.oont separation, would be 'poverty. Family reunification, the
cornerstone of U.S • .inntigration p:>lic:Y, becetres a hollow- goal if severe
financial penalties are i.rnf:osed. on reunited families.
The tJnitOO States has been enriched by the cultural and eco:x:rnic
contributions of im:nigrants. Congress and the Administration should seek
alternative funding that will enable po::ir families to overcaoo poverty a:rrl
provide support to those in r..eed.
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Mr. Bruce N. lU,ed
Deputy Asst. to the President for
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The White House
Room 2 MW
1600 Pennsylvania Ave. NW
Washington, D.C. 20500
Dear Deputy A-;slstant Reed;
( urge
to oppose financing welfare reform by denying or further postponing benefits to
legal inunigrants brought into the United States by U.S. citizens. Financing welfare reform for
one group of people by cutting benefits to another hardly seems like a just solution to the
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financing problem.
The United States has been enriched by [he cultura\ and economic contributions of
immigrants. Congress and the Administration should seek alternative funding that will enable
poor families to overcome poverty and provide support to those in need.
I ~m parti~ularly concerned that Medicaid. Food Stamps. SSI and other benefits could be
denied to legal immigrants. To deny or further postpone eHgihili~y for Medicaid to
impoverished le-gal immigrants would be outrageous. The Food Starnp program primarily
serves women, children and the elderly by providing the basic human necessity of food. SSI. a
safety net program for the very old. sick or disabled, basicnlly keeps citizen children from
having to bear a very heavy burden.
The United States has tradidonally held its arms open to those desiring family reunification ~~
it is the very basis of U,S, immigration policy. This becomes a hollow goal if severe financial
penalties are imposed on reunited families. Those of us who serve the inunigrant IXlpulation
can attest to the fact that they have suffered enough in their homeland, in their struggle to
reach the U,S. and In the period of adjustment to this new culture.
Please vote to keep this COUntry hospitable by voting against legislation chat increases
xenophobia and creates intolerable bur~en5 for citizen family members.
Sincerely yours,
;:ji.;1i~<~" Jr.,,;L
Kathleen Tomlin
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The White House
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I am writing you to protest against the proposal (0 eliminate S51 and orher
suppor1 to !egal immigrants and legal residents. As an immigrant from rhe former," '.
Soviet Union. I am very much aware of the difficulties that this ill-considered .,
proposal will bring ro those who are temporarily, and through no fault, of their
own. dependent on government help.
This proposal would force legal immigrants to choose between family
renunciation and poverty and would !eave many without help in cases of disability
or old age.
Irnrnisr:lJltS from the fOlmer Soviet Union have come here seeking
protection and freedom. The vast majority oftegal immigranlS are hard working.
tax-paying citizens who contribute to the nation's economy and who nave. in many
cases, created jobs for other Americans. It would be unconscionable to have legal
immigrants 'who are waiting for thclr citizenship:; to be deprived at a time they
acquiring the skills that will enable them to become full mcmbc.1S of community..
I urge you to abandon aU proposals that would discriminate against legal
. immigr;mrs by discontinuing assistance to mast vulnerable members of OUf
community.
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Mr. Bruce Reed
Deputy Assistant to the President
for Domestic Policy
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Rm. 2/MW
Washington, D~C~ 20500
Re: Financing Welfare Reform by cutting Benefits to Immigrants
Dear Mr. Reed:
We urge you to oppose welfare reform which would deny or further
postpone benefits to immigrants brought into the United states by
U.S. citizens. Assisting one vulnerable person at the expense of
another is not just and does not constitute "reform."
Alienage is not a legitimate ground for discrimination in
governmental programs designed to help marginalized and needy
people. We are especially concerned that Medicaid, Food Stamps, S5I
and other benefits could be denied to documented immigrants.
America has been enriched by the cultural and economic
contributions Of immigrants. Congress and the Administration sho~ld
seek alternative funding that will enable poor families to overcome
poverty and provide support for those in need. History demonstrates
that when a country has the political courage to open itself to
immigration. it is rewarded eco~omicallYl culturally, and socially.
sincerely.
Mark A_ Brumley
Director
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June 6 1 1994
Mr. Bruce Reed
Deputy Assistant to the President Domestic Policy
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue t N*W.
Room 2/MW
Washington, DC
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Dear Mr. Reed:
We are writing to urge that you reject any attempts to finance
welfare reform by denying or postponing benefits to legal
immigrants brought into our country by United States citizens. The
denial of basic human necessities to these persons, often poor and
vulnerable, is not worthy of us as a: nation:;: :
Many.~of
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our country to escape persecution or to be reunited with their
families. Most become productive citizens who add their culture,
labor, personal and financial resources to the success of our
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As a country, the United States has had a tradition of
welcoming those in need. When there are emergencies or disasters
our people are resourceful and manage to find ways to respond. We
are a caring and compassionate people and it would be presumptuous
of our Congress to assume that United States citizens would approve
o'f denying benefits to immigrants in order to assist welfare
recipients. Both groups are at risk and in need of assistance.
Therefore, we respectfully request that congress and the
Administration seek alternative funding that will enable poor
families to overcome poverty and provide support to those in need~
We thank you for your attention to our request and we hope to
hear your opinion on this urgent matter.
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May 27, 1994
Welfare Refmm Working Group
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Ave,
Wa.hington, DC
RE; Limitations on Eligibility of Permanent Residents for Federal Programs
Dear Working Group Members:
The Asian Law Caucus, established in 1972, is a public-interest organization that
provides direct services to and conducts advocacy, community education, and impact litigation
on behaIf of the Asian American community in the San Franci~o Bay Area. .We write to
express our opposition to the Administration's recent position on possible limitations -on
eligibility of permanent. residents .for federal programs, : The WaH Street Journal recently
reported that the Administration is considering extending the deeming period, to greater than
seven years (from the current five for SS( and three for AFDC\ Medicaid and foodstamps),
with an' even"Ionger or permanent deeming perirni'.if. sponsors have an 'annual income of
$34,000 or more,
We oppose the extension of the deeming period beyond that provided in current law,
Clearly, if there are abuses in the system and persons who are ineligible are not qualified, they
can be disqualified, But to blanketly assume that those who have been receiving benefits and
who resided Jess than seven years are less deserving ignores the reality of poverty in many
cities among minority immigrants. In many. instances, the sponsor has unexpectedly lost his
or her job particularly here in California, thereby prompting the .lien to seek public benefits,
In other circumstances, the wages earned by these aliens in low~paying industries, e.g.,
garment work. light manufacturing, service, hotel/restaurant, etc, result in 10w Social Security
benefits thereby necessitating applying for Supplemental Security Income. Oftcntime unlaihful
discrimination traps these workers 10to these low paying jobs. The latest proposal simply and
call,Gllsly ignor~s these. realities and considers these persons as.undeserving because they are
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encourages the irrespon.~ible~ anti-immigrant rhetoric that this Administration has earlier
condemned,
We ask that you once again reconsider your position on welfare reform as it affects
immigrants. \Ve believe that the current Jaw provides for sufficient authority to deny benefits
to persons who are not qualified, but also recognizes the harsh reality of poverty among
immigrants - particular the blind, aged, and disabled.
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neither moral nor just to fund welfare reform designed to assist one
vulnerable family by taking benefits from anther vulnerable family.
We must be able to do hetter than this.
I am especially concerned about Medicaid. 55I and other
similar benefits to legal immigrants. Family unification is the
cornerstone of U.S. Immigration policy but family unification
becomes a hollow goal indeed if severe fmaneial penalties are
imposed on re-united families.
Welfare reform fmanced on the backs of immigrants will be
panicularly serious on Hawaii and other states that are home to a
large number of immigrants. .
We are all the children. grandchildren or great-grandchildren
of immigrants. Lets US nO! seck to overcome poverty in one
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PHONE: (305) 567-1655
FAX: (305) 567-1177
June 2, 1994
Mr. Bruce N. Reed
Deputy Assistant to the President for Domestic Policy
The White House
Room 2 MW
1600 Pennsyolvania Avenue N. W.
Washington, DC 20500
Dear Bruce Reed:
I urge you to oppose financing welfare reform by denying or further postponing
benefits to legal immigrants brought into the United States by U.S. citizens. It is
neither just nor moral to fund welfare reform by assisting one vulnerable person at the
expense of another.
I am especially concerned that Medicaid, Food Stamps, 551 and other benefits
could be denied to legal immigrants. To deny or further postpone eligibility for
Medicaid to impoverished legal immigrants would be outrageous. Denying Medicaid
could result in broken hips not being replaced, deaths from preventable hean attacks
and strokes, and other health care horrors.
The Food Stamp program serves primarily women, children, and the elderly.
It's wrong to deny such a basic human necessity as food to those in need who are here
legally.
SSI provides a safety net for very old and sick or disabled people whose
children and grandchildren are taxpayers and citizens. Why should their parents and
grandparents be marginalized? These family members left their belonging and
homelands to be with their children and grandchildren.
The parents of citizens -- and spouses and children of both citizens and legal
residents -- could become such a serious financial liability because of a disability or
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major medical problem that the only choice, other rhan permanent separation. would be
poverty, Family reunification, the cornerstone of U,S, immigration policy> becomes a
hollow goal if severe financial penalties are imposed on reunited families,
The United States has been enriched by the cultural and economic contrihutions
of immigrants, Congress and the Administration should seek alternative funding that
will enable poor families to overcome poverty and provide support lo those in need,
Sincerely,
Odalys Castro
Social Worker
Refugee Resettlement Program
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Mr. Bruce N. Reed
Deputy Assistant to the President for Domestic Policy
The While House
Room 2 MW
1600 Pennsyolvania Avenue N,W,
Washington, DC 20500
Dear Bruce Reed:
I urge you to oppose financing welfare reform by denying or further postponing
benefits 10 legal immigrants brought into Ihe Uniled States by U,S, citizens, It is
neither just nor moral to fund welfare reform by ass:isting one vu1nerable person at the
expense of another.
I am espedally conccrned Ihat Medicaid, Fond Stamps, SSI and other benefits
could be denied to legal immigrants, To deny or further poslpone eligibility for
Medicaid to impoverished legal immigranL' would be outrageous, Denying Medicllld
could result in broken hips not being replaced, deaths from preventable heart attacks
and strokes, and other health care horrors.
The Food Stamp program serves primarily women, children. and the elderly.
It's wrong to deny s1)ch II h~~ic human necessity as food to those in need who are here
legally,
SSI provides a safety net for very old and sick or disabled people whose
children and grandchildren are taxpayers and citizens, Why should their parents and
grandparents be marginalized? These family members left their belonging and
homelands to be with their children and grandchildren,
The parents of citizens -- and spouses and children of both citizens and legal
residents ~~ could become such a serious financial liability because of a disability or
AN ACENCY OF CATHOLIC CHARll'IES OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF MIAMI
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major medical problem that the only choIce, other than permanent separation, would be
poverty. Family reunification, the cornerstone of U.S. immigratIon poHey, becomes a
hollow goal jf severe financial penalties are imposed on reunited families.
The United Stares has been enriched by the cultural and economic contributions
of immigrants. Congress and the Administration should seek alternative funding that
will enabte poor families to overcome poverty and provide sup·port to those in need.
S~eIY,
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Em il in Ibanez
Secretary
Refugee Resettlement Program
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�CATHOLIC COMMUNITY SERVICES
RHFVlIll'E RESf.'1TI.EMP.!'I'T PRO(;RAM
717 PONCE DE LEON BOULEVARD· SUITES 211-235
MIAMI, FLORIDA 33134
PHONE: (305) 567-Hi55
FAX: (305) 567-1177
June 2, 1994
Mr. Bruce N. Reed
Deputy Assistant to the President for Domestic Policy
The White House
Room2MW
'1600 Pennsyolvania Avenue N.W.
Washington, DC 20500
Dear Bruce Reed:
I urge you to oppose financing welfare reform by denying or further postponing
benefits to legal immigrants brought into the United States by U.S. citizens. It is
neither just nor moral to fund welfare reform by assisting one vulnerable person at the
expense of another.
I am especially concerned that Medicaid, Food Stamps, SSI and other benefits
could be denied [0 legal immigrants. To deny or further postpone eligibility for
Medicaid to impoverished legal immigrants would be outrageous. Denying Medicaid
could result in broken hips not being replaced, deaths from preventable heart attacks
and strokes, and other health care horrors.
The Food Stamp program serves primarily women, children, and the elderly.
It's wrong to deny such a basic human necessity as food to those in need who are here
legally,
SS! provides a safety net for very old and sick or disabled people whose
children and grandchildren are taxpayers and citizens. Why should their parents and
grandparents be marginalized? These family members left their belonging and
homelands to be with their children and grandchildren.
The parents of citizens -- and spouses and children of both citizens and legal
residents -- could become such a serious financial liability because of a disability or
AN AGENCY OF CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF MIAMI
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major medical problem that the only choice, other than permanent separation, would be
poverty. Family reunification, the cornerstone of U.S. immigration policy, becomes a
hollow goal if severe financial penalties are imposed on reunited families.
The United States has been enriched by the cultural and economic contributions
of immigrants. Congress and the Administration should seek alternative funding that
will enable poor families to overcome poverty and provide support to those in need.
Sincerely,
'-~~
fo'jarw,~nares
Social Worker
Refugee Resettlement Program
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�CATHOLIC COMMUNITY SERVICES
Rf.'f"UGI£t: RESI:7T/.EMENT PROGRAM
717 PONCE DE LEON BOULEVARD· SUITES 211-235
MIAMI, FLORIDA33134
PHONE: (305) 567.1655
FAX: (305)567-1177
June 2, 1994
Mr. Bruce N. Reed
Deputy Assistant to the President for Domestic Policy
The White House
Room 2 MW
1600 Pennsyolvania A venue N. W.
- Washington, DC 20500
Dear Bruce Reed:
I urge you to oppose financing welfare reform by denying or further postponing
benefits to legal immigrants brought into the United States by U.S. citizens. It is
neither just nor moral to fund welfare reform by assisting one vulnerable person at the
expense of another.
I am especially concerned that Medicaid, Food Stamps, SSI and other benefits
could be denied to legal immigrants. To deny or further postpone eligibility for
Medicaid to impoverished legal immigrants would be outrageous. Denying Medicaid
c·ould result in broken hips not being replaced, deaths from preventable heart attacks
and strokes, and other health care horrors.
The Food Stamp program serves primarily women, children, and the elderly.
It's wrong to deny such a basic human necessity as food to those in need who are here
legally_
SS) provides a safety net for very old and sick or disabled people whose
children and grandchildren are taxpayers and citizens. Why should their parents and
grandparents be marginalized? These family members left their belonging and
homelands to be with their children and grandchildren.
The parents of citizens -- and spouses and children of both citizens and legal
residents -- could become such a serious financial liability because of a disability or
AN AGENCY OF CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF MIAMI
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major medical problem that the only choice, other than permanent separation, would be
poverty. Family reunification, the cornerstone of U.S. immigration policy, becomes a
hollow goal if severe financial penalties are imposed on reunited families.
The United States has been enriched by the cultural and economic contributions
of immigrants. Congress and the Administration should seek alternative funding that
will enable poor families to overcome poverty and provide support to those in need.
Sincerely,
Social Worker
Refugee Resettlement Program
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�CATHOLIC COMMUNITY SERVICES
RRFVGP.li tmSf.TfI./L4ff;l\7 PlUJGR,tM
711 K}NCE DELEoN BOULEVARD· SUITES 21 1-235
MlAMI. FLORIDA 13134
PHONE; (05) 567-1655
FAJK:
(305)567~IJ77
June 2. 1994
Mr. Bruce N. Reed
Deputy Assistant to the President for Domestic Policy
The White House
Room 2MW
1600 Pennsyolvania Avenue N.W.
Washington, DC 20500
Dear Bruce Reed:
I urge you to oppose financing welfare reform by denying or further postponing
benefits to legal immigrants brought into the United States by U.S. citizens. It is:
neither just nor moral
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fund welfare reform by assisting one vulnerable person at the
expense of another,
I am especially concerned that Medicaid, Food Slamps, SSI and other benefits
could be denied to legal immigrants. To deny or further postpone eligibility for
Medicaid to impoverished legal immigrants would be outrageous. Denying Medicaid
could result in broken hips not being replaced, deaths from preventable heart attacks
and strokes, and other health care horrors.
The Food Stamp program serves primarily women, children, and the elderly,
It's wrong to deny such a basic human necessity as food to those in need who are here
legally.
SSI provides a safety net for very old and sick or disabled people whose
children and grandchildren are taxpayers and citizens. Wby should their parents and
grandparents be marginalized? These family members left their belonging and
homelands to be with their children and grandchildren.
The parents of citizens -- and spouses and children of both citizens and kgal
residents -- could become such a serious financial liability because of a disability or
AN AGENCY OF CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF MIAMI
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major medical problem that the only choice, other than permanent separation, would be
poverty. Family reunification, the cornerstone of U.S. immigration policy. becomes a
hollow goal if severe financial penalties are imposed on reunited families.
The United States has been enriched by the cultural and economic contributions
of immigrants. Congress and the Administration should seek alternative funding that
will enable poor families to overcome poverty and provide support to those in need.
Sincerely,
Kris Messegee
Statistical Coordinator
Refugee Resettlement Program
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�CATHOLIC COMMUNITY SERVICES
Rf:FUGf:E RESf.'17I.EMENT PlWGRA.M
717 PONCE DE LEON BOULEVAIW. SUITES 211·235
MIAMI. FLORIDA 33134
PHONE: (05) 567·16;)5
FAX: 00;) SUI.1177
June 2, 1994
Mr, Bruce N. Reed
Deputy AssistaOl to the President for Domestic Policy
The White House
Room 2 MW
1600 Pennsyolvania Avenue N.W.
Washington, DC 20500
~
Bruce Reed:
, urge you to oppose financing welfare reform by denying or further postponing
benefits to legal immigrants brought into the United States by U.S. citizens. (t is
neither just nor moral to fund welfare reform by assisting one vulnerable person at the
expense of another.
I am espedaBy concerned that Medicaid, Food Stamps, SSI and other benefits
could be denied to legal immigrants. To deny or further postpone eligibility for
Medicaid to impoverished legal immigrants would be outrageous. Denying Medicaid
could result in broken hips not being replaced, deaths from preventable heart attacks
and strokes. and other health care horrors.
The Food Stamp program serves primarily women, Children, and the elderly,
It's wrong to deny such a basic human necessity as food to those in need who are here
legally.
SSI provides a safety net for very old and sick or disabled people whose
children and grandchildren are taxpayers and citizens. Why should their parents and
grandparents be marginalized? These family members left their belonging and
homelands 10 be with their children and grandchildren.
The parents of citizens ~~ and spouses and children of both citizens and legal
residents •• could become such a serious financial liability because of a disability or
.
.
AN AGENCY OF CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF MIAMI
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major medical problem that the only choice, other than permanent separation, would be
poverty. Family reunification, the cornerstone of U.S. immigration policy, becomes a
hollow goal if severe financial penalties are imposed on reunited families.
The United States has been enriched by the cultural and economic contributions
of immigrants. Congress and the Administration should seek alternative funding that
will enable poor families to overcome poverty and provide support to those in need.
Sincerely,
~e~
Maria Teresita Torrents
Social Worker
Refugee Resettlement Program
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�CATHOLIC COMMUNITY SERVICES
REf'UGHt: R!iSf:rrU;MliNT PR()(;RAM
717 PONCE DE LEON BOULEVARD· SUITES 211-235
MIAMI, FLORIDA 33134
PHONE: (305) 567-1655
FAX: (305) 567-1177
June 2, 1994
Mr. Bruce N. Reed
Deputy Assistant to the President for Domestic Policy
The White House
Room 2 MW
1600 Pennsyolvania Avenue N. W.
Washington, DC 20500
Dear Bruce Reed:
I urge you to oppose financing welfare reform by denying or further postponing
benefits to legal immigrants brought into the United States by U.S. citizens. It is
neither just nor moral to fund welfare reform by assisting onc vulnerable person at the
expense of another.
I am especially concerned that Medicaid, Food Stamps, SSI and other benefits
could be denied to legal immigrants. To deny or further postpone eligibility for
Medicaid to impoverished legal immigrants would be outrageous. Denying Medicaid
could result in broken hips not being replaced, deaths from preventable heart attacks
and strokes, and other health care horrors.
The Food Stamp program serves primarily women, children, and the elderly.
It's wrong to deny such a basic human necessity as food to those in need who are here
legally.
SSI provides a safety net for very old and sick or disabled people whose
children and grandchildren are taxpayers and citizens. Why should their parents and
grandparents be marginalized? These family members left their belonging and
homelands to be with their children and grandchildren.
The parents of citizens -- and spouses and children of both citizens and legal
residents -- could become such a serious financial liability because of a disability or
AN AGENCY OF CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF MIAMI
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major medical problem that the only choice. other than permanent separation, would be
poverty. FamHy reunification, the cornerstone of U.S. immigration policy. becomes a
hollow goat if severe financial penalties are imposed on reunited families.
The United States ha.~ been enriched by the cultural and economic contributions
of immigrants. Congress and the Administration should seek alternative funding that
will enable poor families to overcome poverty and provide support to those in need.
~
Sincerely,
Gildardo Hernandez
Social Worker
Refugee Resettlement Program
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�CATHOLIC COMMUNITY SERVICES
R1WU(;HH RIISHn'lJiMf.'NT I'ROGRAM
717 PONCE DE LEON BOULEVARD· SUITES 211-235
MIAMI, FLORIDA 33134
PHONE: (305) 567-1655
FAX: (305)567.1177
June 2, 1994
Mr. Bruce N. Reed
Deputy Assistant to the President for Domestic Policy
The White House
Room2MW
1600 Pennsyolvania Avenue N.W.
Washington, DC 20500
Dear Bruce Reed:
I urge you to oppose financing welfare reform by denying or further postponing
benefits to legal immigrants brought into the United States by U.S. citizens. It is
neither just nor moral to fund welfare reform by assisting one vulnerable person at the
expense of another.
I am especially concerned that Medicaid, Food Stamps, SSI and other benefits
could be denied to legal immigrants. To deny or further postpone eligibility for
Medicaid to impoverished legal immigrants would be outrageous. Denying Medicaid
c'ould result in broken hips not being replaced, deaths from preventable heart attacks
and strokes, and other health care horrors.
The Food Stamp program serves primarily women, children, and the elderly.
It's wrong to deny such a basic human necessity as food to those in need who are here
legally.
SSI provides a safety net for very old and sick or disabled people whose
children and grandchildren are taxpayers and citizens. Why should their parents and
grandparents be marginalized? These family members left their belonging and
homelands to be with their children and grandchildren.
The parents of citizens -- and spouses and children of both citizens and legal
residents -- could become such a serious financial liability because of a disability or
AN AGENCY OF CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF MIAMI
�PAGE 2
major medical problem that the only choice, other than permanent ,eparation, would be
poverty. Family reunification, the cornerstone of U,S. immigration policy, becomes a
hollow goal if severe financial penalties are imposed on reunited families.
The United States has been enriched by the cultural and economic contributions
of immigrants. Congress and the Administration should seek alternative funding that
wilI enable poor families to overcome poverty and provide support to those in need.
Sincerely.
ca({!:e:/
Social Worker I
Refugee Resettiement Program
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�CATHOLIC COMMUNITY SERVICES
REFUGEh' REWm".EMI!Nf PRO(;RAM
7171'Ol'llCE DELEON HOULEVARD· SU1TES 211·235
MIA,\ll, FI~ORIIJA33134
PHONE: (305) 567·1655
FAX: (305)561.1177
June 2, 1994
Mr, Bruce N. Reed
Deputy Assistant to the President for Domestic Policy
The White House
Room 2 MW
1600 Pennsyolvania Avenue N.W.
Washington, DC 20500
Dear Bruce Reed:
I urge you to oppose financing welfare reform by denying or further postponing
benetits to legal immigrants brought in10 the United States by U.S. citizens, It is
neither just nor moral to fund welfare reform by assisting one vulnerable person at the
expense of another.
I am especially concerned that Medicaid. Food Stamps, SSI and other benefits
,ould be denied to legal immigrants, To deny or further postpone eligibility for
Medicaid to impoverished legal immigrants would be outrageous. "Denying Medicaid
could result in broken hips not being replaced, deaths from preventable heart attacks
and strokes, and other heahh care horrors,
The Food Stamp program serves primarily women, children, and the elderly,
It's wrong to deny such a basic human necessity as food to those in need who are here
legally,
SSI provides a safety net for very old and sick or disabled people whose
children and grandchildren are taxpayers and citizens, Why should their parents and
grandparents be marginali7..ed? These family members left their belonging and'
homelands to be with their children and grandchildren,
The parents of citizens ~~ and spouses and children of both citizens and legal
residents -- COUld become such a serious financial liability because of a disability or
AN AGENCY OF CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF MIAMI
�PAGE 2
major medical problem that the only choice, other than permanent separation, would be
poverty. Family reunification, the cornerstone of U,$, immigration policy, becomes a
hollow goal if severe financial penalties are imposed on reunited families.
The United States has been enriched by the cultural and economic contribulions
of immigrants. Congress. and the Administration should seek alternative funding that
will enable poor families to overcome poveny and provide support to those in need.
Sincerely,
,
C/~ ~J/dir~
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Maria Elena Fernandez
Secretary
Refugee Resettlement Program
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�CATHOLIC COMMUNITY SERVICES
R,.:fU(;J::H RflSETrI.EMENT PROGRAM
717 PONCE DE LEON BOULEVARD· SUITES 211-235
MIAMI, FLORIDA 33134
PHONE: (305) 567-1655
FAX: (305) 567-1177
June 2, 1994
Mr. Bruce N. Reed
Deputy Assistant to the President for Domestic Policy
The White House
Room 2 MW
1600 Pennsyolvania Avenue N. W.
Washington, DC 20500
Dear Bruce Reed:
I urge you to oppose financing welfare reform by denying or further postponing
benefits to legal immigrants brought into the United States by U.S. citizens. It is
neither just nor moral to fund welfare reform by assisting one vulnerable person at the
expense of another.
I am especially concerned that Medicaid, Food Stamps, SSI and other benefits
could be denied to legal immigrants. To deny or further postpone eligibility for
Medicaid to impoverished legal immigrants would be outrageous. Denying Medicaid
could result in broken hips not being replaced, deaths from prevemable heart attacks
and strokes, and other health care horrors.
The Food Stamp program serves primarily women, children, and the elderly.
It's wrong to deny such a basic human necessity as food to those in need who are here
legally.
SSI provides a safety net for very old and sick or disabled people whose
children and grandchildren are taxpayers and citizens. Why should their parents and
grandparents be marginalized? These family members left their belonging and
homelands to be with their children and grandchildren.
The parents of citizens -- and spouses and children of both citizens and legal
residents -- could become such a serious financial liability because of a disability or
AN AGENCY OF CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF MIAMI
�PAGE 2
major medical problem that the only choice, other than permanent separation, would be
poverty. Family reunification, the cornerstone of U.S. immigration policy, becomes a
hollow goal if severe financial penalties are imposed on reunited families.
The United States has been enriched by the cultural and economic contributions
of immigrants. Congress and the Administration should seek alternative funding that
will enable poor families to overcome poverty and provide support to tho~e in need.
Sincerely,
Phuong Chung
Social Worker
Refugee Resettlement Program
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CATHOLIC COMMUNITY SERVICES
RHFU(;I:'f,; RHSf.7Tl)iMfWf PROGRAM
717 PONCE DE LEON RC)ULEVARD· SUITES 211-235
MIAMI, FLORIDA 33134
PHONE: (305) 567-1655
FAX: (305) 567-1177
June 2, 1994
Mr. Brllce N. Reed
Deputy Assistant to the President for Domestic Policy
The White House
Room 2 MW
1600 Pcnnsyolvania Avenue N.W.
Washington, DC 20500
Dear Bruce Reed:
I urge you to oppose financing welfare reform by denying or further postponing
benefits to legal immigrants brought into the United States by U.S. citizens. It is
neither just nor moral to fund welfare reform by assisting one vulnerable person at the
expense of another.
I am especially concerned that Medicaid, Food Stamps, 551 and other benefits
could be denied to legal immigrants. To deny or further postpone eligibility for
Medicaid to impoverished legal immigrants would be outrageous. Denying Medicaid
could result in broken hips not being replaced, deaths from preventable heart attacks
and strokes, and other health care horrors.
The Food Stamp program serves primarily women, children, and the elderly.
It's wrong to deny such a basic human necessity as food to those in need who are here
legally,
SSI provides a safety net for very old and sick or disabled people whose
children and grandchildren are taxpayers and citizens. Why should their parents and
grandparents be marginalized? These family members left their belonging and
homelands to be with their children and grandchildren.
The parents of citizens -- and spouses and children of both citizens and legal
residents -- could become such a serious financial liability because of a disability or
AN AGENCY OF CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF MIAMI
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major medical problem that the only choice, other than permanent separation, would be
poverty. Family reunification, the cornerstone of U.S. immigration policy, becomes a
hollow goal if severe financial penalties are imposed on reunited families.
The United States has been enriched by the cultural and economic contributions
of immigrants. Congress and the Administration should seek alternative funding that
will enable poor families to overcome poverty and provide support to those in need.
Sincerely,
ut~
Evel~vera
Secretary
Refugee Resettlement Program
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CATHOLIC COMMUNITY SERVICES
RHHll;RIt {(I\S1:TTJ"mJE;A'T PROt;RAM
717 PONCE DE LEON FlOUl.EVARD· SUITES 211-235
MIAMI, FlORfDA 33134
J'HONE: (305) 567-1655
FAX: (}05)567.tl?7
June 2, 1994
Mr, Bruce N, Reed
Deputy Assistant to the President for Domestic Policy
The Wh ite House
Room 2 MW
1600 Pennsyolvania Avenue N.W.
Washington, DC 20500
Dear Bruce Reed:
J urge you to oppose financing welfare reform by denying or further postponing
benefits to legal immigrants brought into the United States by U.S. citizens. It is
neither just nor mora) to fund welfare reform by assisting one vulnerable person at the
expense of another.
I am especially concerned that Medicaid, rood Stamps. S81 and other benefits
could be denied to legal immigrants. To deny or further postpone eligibility for
Medicaid 10 impoverished legal immigrants would be outrageous. Denying Medicaid
could result in broken hips not being replaced, deaths from preventable heart attacks
and strokes, and other health care horrors.
The Food Stamp program serve, primarily women, children, and the elderly.
U's wrong to deny such a basic human necessity as food to those in need who are here
legally.
SSI provides a safety net for very old and ,ick or disabled people whose
children and grandchildren are taxpayers and citizens. Why should their parents and
grandparents be marginalized? These family members left their belonging and
homeland, to be with their children and grandchildren.
The parents of citizens .- and spouses and children of both citizens and legal
residents -- could become such a serious financial liability because of a disability or
AN AGENCY OF CATHOLIC CHARITIES OFTHE ARCHDIOCESE OF MIAMI
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major medical problem that the only choice, other than permanent separation, would be
poverty. Family reunification, the cornerstone of U.S. immigration policy, becomes a
hollow goal if severe financial penalties are imposed on reunited families.
The United States qas been enriched by the cultural and economic contributions
of immigrants. Congress and the Administration should seek alternative funding that
will enable poor families to overcome poverty and provide support to those in need.
Sincerely,
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Gustavo A. Carion
Director
Refugee Resettlement Program
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�CATHOLIC COMMUNITY SERVICES
RE"'UGHl:' R£SJ.;17UiMIU'o{[' PROGRA.M
7\7 PONCE DE LEON BOULEVAIW· SUITES 211-235
MIAMI, FLORIDA 33134
PHONE: (305) 567-1655
FAX: (305) 567-1177
June 2, 1994
Mr. Bruce N. Reed
Deputy Assistant to the President for Domestic Policy
The White House
Room 2 MW
1600 Pennsyolvania Avenue N.W.
Washington, DC 20500
Dear Bruce Reed:
I urge you to oppose financing welfare reform by denying or further postponing
benefits to legal immigrants brought into the United States by U.S. citizens. It is
neither just nor moral to fund welfare reform by assisting one vulnerable person at the
expense of another.
I am especially concerned that Medicaid, Food Stamps, SSI and other benefits
could be denied to legal immigrants. To deny or further postpone eligibility for
Medicaid to impoverished legal immigrants would be outrageous. Denying Medicaid
could result in broken hips not being replaced, deaths from preventable heart attacks
and strokes, and other health care horrors.
The Food Stamp program serves primarily women, children, and the elderly.
It's wrong to deny such a basic human necessity as food to those in need who are here
legally,
SSI provides a safety net for very old and sick or disabled people whose
children and grandchildren are taxpayers and citizens. Why should their parents and
grandparents be marginalized? These family members left their belonging and
homelands to be with their children and grandchildren.
The parents of citizens -- and spouses and children of both citizens and legal
residents -- could become such a serious financial liability because of a disability or
AN AGENCY OF CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF MIAMI
�PAGE 2
major medical problem tbat the only choice, other than permanent separation, would be
poverty. Family reunification, the cornerstone of U,S, immigration policy, becomes a
hollow goal if severe financial penalties are imposed on reunited families.
The United Stares has been enriched by the cultural and economic contributions
of immigrants. Congress and the Administration should seek alternative funding that
will enable poor families to overcome poverty and provide support to those in need,
Sincerely,
c!..eaJ~ ~~
Leslie Bryon
Social Worker
Refugee Resettlement Program
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�CATHOLIC COMMUNITY SERVICES
R/:'I'UGI-;f; RESf,Tf/£MF.!oT PlWGRA.M
717 PONCE DE LEON ROULEVARD· SUITES 211·235
MIAMJ, FLORIDA 33134
PHONE: (303; .~fl7-16S5
FAX: (305) 567·1177
June 2, 1994
Mr, Bruce N. Reed
Deputy Assistant to the President for Domestic Policy
The White House
Room2MW
1600 Pennsyolvania Avenue N.W.
Washington, DC 20500
Dear Bruce Reed:
1 urge you to oppose financing welfare reform by denying or further postponing
benefits to legal immigrants brought into the United States by U.S. citizens. It is
neither just nor moral to fund welfare reform by assisting one vulnerable person at the
expense of another.
I am especially concerned that Medicaid, Food Stamps, 551 and other benefits
could be denied to legal immigrants. To deny or further postpone eligibility for
Medicaid to impoverished legal immigrants would be outrageous. Denying Medicaid
could result in broken hips not being replaced, deaths from preventable heart attacks
and strokes, and other health care horrors.
The Food Stamp program serves primarily women. children. and the elderly,
It's wrong to deny such a basic human necessity as food t~ those in need who are here
legally.
SSI provide, a safety net for very old and sick or disabled peepIe whose
children and grandchildren are taxpayers and citizens. Why should their parents and
grandparents be marginalized? These family members left their belonging and
homelands to be with their children and grandchildren.
The parents of citizens -~ and spouses and children of both citizens and legal
residents: - could become such a serious financial liability because of a disability Of
" AN AGENCY OF CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF MIAMI
�PAGE 2
major medical problem that the only choice, other than permanent separation. would be
poverty. Family reunif1cation. the cornerstone of U.S. immigration policy! becomes a
hollow goal if severe financial penalties are imposed on reunited families.
The United States has been enriched by the cultural and economic contributions
of immigrants. Congress and the Administration should seek alternative funding that
will enable poor families to overcome poverty and provide support to those in neeo,
Sincerely,
Aimee Tro
Social Worker
Refugee Resettlement Program
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�CATHOLIC COMMUNITY SERVICES
REf'UGEIi Rll.'ili7TI.f:MIlNT /'ROGRAM
717 PONCE DE LEON BOULEVARD· SUITES 211-235
MIAMI. FLORIDA 33134
PHONE: (305) 567-1655
FAX: (305) 567-1177
June 2, 1994
Mr. Bruce N. Reed
Deputy Assistant to the President for Domestic Policy
The White House
Room 2 MW
1600 Pennsyolvania Avenue N.W.
Washington, DC 20500
Dear Bruce Reed:
I urge you to oppose financing welfare reform by denying or further postponing
benefits to legal immigrants brought into the United Stales by U.S. citizens. It is
neither just nor moral to fund welfare reform by assisting one vulnerable person at the
expense of another.
I am especially concerned that Medicaid, Food Stamps. SSI and other benefits
could be denied to legal immigrants. To deny or further postpone eligibility for
Medicaid to impoverished legal immigrants would be outrageous. Denying Medicaid
could result in broken hips not being replaced, deaths from preventable heart attacks
and strokes, and other health care horrors.
The Food Stamp program serves primarily women, children, and the elderly.
It's wrong to deny such a basic human necessity as food to those in need who are here
legally,
SSI provides a safety net for very old and sick or disabled people whose .
children and grandchildren are taxpayers and citizens. Why should their parents and
grandparents be marginalized? These family members left their belonging and
homelands to be with their children and grandchildren.
The parents of citizens -- and spouses and children of both citizens and legal
residents -- could become such a serious financial liability because of a disability or
AN AGENCY OF CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF MIAMI
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major medical problem that the only choice, other than permanent separation, would be
poverty. Family reunification, the cornerstone of U.S. immigration policy, becomes a
hollow goal if severe financial penalties are imposed on reunited families.
The United States has been enriched by the cultural and economic contributions
of immigrants. Congress and the Administration should seek alternative funding that
will enable poor families to overcome poverty and provide support to those in need.
Sincerely,
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S.E.O. 7
Refugee Resettlement Program
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REFUGEE RESt:7TI.EM1:WT PIUJCRAM
11'1 PONCE DE LEON BOULEVARD· SUITES 211~235
MIAMl. flORIDA
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PHONE: (305) 567·1655
FAX: (05) 567·! 177
June 2, 1994
Mr. Bruce N. Reed
Deputy Assistant to the President for Domestic Policy
The White House
Room 2 MW
1600 Pcnnsyolvania Avenue N.W.
Washington, DC 20500
Dear Bruce Reed:
I urge you to oppose financing welfare reform by denying or further postponing
benefits to legal immigrants brought into the United States by U.S. citizens. It is
neither just nor moral to fund welfare reform by assisting one vulnerable person at the
expense of another.
I am especially concerned that Medicaid, Pood Stamps. SSI and other benefits
could be denied to legal immigrants. To deny or further postpone eligibility for
Medicaid to impoverished legal immigrants would be outrageous. Denying Medicaid
could result in broken hips not being replaced, deaths from preventable heart attacks
and strokes, and other health care horrors.
The Food Stamp program serves primarily women, children, and the elderly.
h's wrong to deny such a basic human necessity as food to those in need who are here
legally.
5S1 provides a safety net for very old and sick or disahled people whose
children and grandchildren are taxpayers and citizens. Why should their parents and
grandparents he marginalized? These family members left their belonging and
homelands to be with their children and grandchildren.
The parents of citizens -- and spouses and children of both citizens and legal
residents - could become such a serious financial liability because of a disability or
AN AGENCY OF CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF MIAMI
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major medica! problem that the only choice. other than permanent separation, would be
poverty_ Family reunification, the cornerstone of U.S, immigration policy, becomes a
hollow goal if severe financial penalties are imposed on reunited families.
The United States has been enriched by the cultural and economic contributions
of immigrants. Congress and the Administration should seek. alternative funding that
will enable poor families to overcome poverty and provide support ro those in need.
Sincerely,
t/Iv. ~ tf7i;7
Adria Martinez
Social Worker
Refugee Resettlement Program
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Rf:f.'lJGliH RE$U1TI.i'.'M/:'NT I'ROGRAM
7\7 PONCE DE LEON BOULEVARD· SIJITES 211,W
MIAMI, FLDRIDA 33 t34
PHONE: (05)567.1655
FAX: (305) 567-1177
JUlle 2, 1994
Mr. Bruce N, Reed
Deputy Assistant to the President for Domestic Policy
The White House
Room 2 MW
1600 Pennsyolvania Avenue N,W,
Washington, DC 20500
Dear Bruce Reed:
I urge you to oppose financing welfare reform by denying or further postponing
benefits to legal immigrants brought into the United States by U.S. citizens. It is
neither just nor moral to fund welfare reform by assisting one vulnerable person at the
expense of another.
I am especially concerned that Medicaid, Food Stamps. SSI and other benefits
could be denied to legal immigrants, To deny or further postpone eligibility for
Medicaid to impoverished legal immigrants would be outrageous, Denying Medicaid
could result in broken hips not being replaced, deaths from preventable heart attacks
and strokes, and other health care horrors.
The Food Stamp program serves primarily women. children. and the elderly,
It's wrong
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deny such a basic human necessity as food to those in need who are here
legally.
551 provides a safety net for very old and sick or disabled people whose
children and grandchildren are taxpayers and citizens. Why should their parents and
grandparents be marginalized? These family members left their belonging and
homelands to be with their children and grandchildren.
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residents
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AN AGENCY OF CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF MIAMI
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major medical problem that the only choice, other than permanent separation, would be
poverty. Family reunification, the cornerstone of U.S. immigration policy, becomes a
hollow goal if severe financial penalties are imposed on reunited families.
The United States has been enriched by the cultural and economic contributions
of immigrants. Congress and the Administration should seek alternative funding that
will enable poor families to overcome poverty and provide support to those in need.
Sincerely,
Danny Martinez
Social Worker
Refugee Resettlement Program
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June 3, 1994
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0 mee of Domestic Policy
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Dear Mr. Rced:
NtUlltt Attdl:l'f!cl\
Rol.mll!, Bbn<litlJ. Jr,
r urGe ),ou 10 oppose fmancing ",'ClfarC reform by dcnyillg or furtber postponing benefits fO legal
immigrams brought inlo the United Slates by U.S. citizens, It is neither just nQr moral to fund
f'lulalloo.dl, Eoq,
welfare rdofm hy assi!olIDg OJlC vublcrablc person at the expense of another,
Jullge Ch.rk.! 1\U,lolld«
RrtII, Stephen Oollwh"""l;
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[ am especially concerned tbat Medicaid, Food Stamps, SSI and other benefits couki be denied to
legal immigrants. To delly or furlher postpone eligibility for Medicaid to impoverished legal
immigrants would be outrageous. Denying Mcdkald could result in broken hips not being
replaced, deatbs from prcventablc heart attacks and strokes, and other health care horrors,
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such a basK human neecssity as food to those in need who arc here legally.
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grandchiidrcn arc taxpayers and cltlzcns. Why should their parcnts and grandparents bc
marginalized? Thcse family members left their belongings and borne Lands to be with Iheir
cbildren and grandcbildren,
parcnt~ of dlizcm, • - and J;plJ1lSCS and chilrlrr.n Qf hoth citizcns aud legal residents
could
become sucb a serlo"", fmancialliability because of a disability or major medical problcm that rhe
ooly choice, other than permanent separation, would he poverty, Family reunlfication.lbc
corners.tone {lfU,S, humigration policy, becomcs a hollow goal ifscverc fmancial penalties are
imposed on reunited families.
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Congress and thc Adminisuation should seck altcrnatlve funding that will enable poor families 10
ovcn'ome P(l"trty and pro\;dc supporllO Ihose in uced.
Sincerely,
ICSOCIAL~RVICES.INC.
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DlOt;csau Dircclor
Migration & Refugee Services.
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680 WCSI Peachtree St., NW, Atlanta. Georgia 3030&-1984, 404/881-657!, fAX 404/888·7816
�Ali-American Association 01 invalids und Veterans of World W,nr II
Who Emigrated 10 Ihe USA from USSR and East European Count,'e~
606 B"911tol1 Beach Avenue
Brooldyn, NY 11235
Phone: (7IS) 646·541}S
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The White House
1600'Pennsylvania Ave.
Wash,ngton D.C. 20500
Attn: Welfare Reform Task Forco
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support to legal immigrants lll1d legal residents. As an immigrant from the former
Soviet Union. I am very much aware of the difficulties that lhis ill-considered
proposal will bring to those who are temporarily, and through no fault of their .
own. dependent on government help.
This proposal would force legal immigrants to choose between family,
renunciation and poveny and would leave many without help in cases of disability
or old age.
Immigrants from the fonner S"viet Union have come here seeking
protection and freedom. The vast majority onegal immigrants arc hard working,
tax.paying citizens who contribute 10 the nation's economy and who have. in many
cases, created jobs for other Americans. It would be unconsciunable to have legal
immigrants 'who are watting for their ~itizen$rup$ to be deprived at a time they
acquiring the skills that will elmble them to become fuli members of community ..
I urge you to abandon all proposals that would discriminate against legal
immigr;mts by discontinuing: :lssis'anct: to most vulnerabk members of our
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Who Emigrated 10 the USA (rom USSR and Easl European COllntric~
606 Brighton Beach Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11235
Phone (718) 646-5469
(J)I/UU1an ACCOl\'1al\IU1 B
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Mr .. Bruce Reed
The White Hause
1600 Pennsylvania Ave.
Washington D_C. 20500
Attn: Welfare Reform Task force
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I am.writing you to protest against the proposal to eliminate-SSI and other
support to legal immib'Tants and legal residents. As
iffimjgrant froin the former
Soviet Union. I am very much aware of the difficulties that this ill-considered
proposal will bring to those who are temporarily. and through no fault of their
own, dependent on government help.
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This proposal would force legal immigrants to choose between family
renunciation and poverty and lVould leave many without help in cases of disability
or old age.
Immigrants from the former Soviet Union have come here seeking_.
protection and freedom. The vast majority of legal immigrants are hard working.
tax-paying citizens who contribute to the nation's economy and who·have. in many
cases, created jobs for other Americans. It would be unconscionable;to b.a~" Jcg~1
immigrants "who arc waiting for their citizenship:; to be deprived at a tilne' Lhey
acquiring the skills that will enable them to become full members of community..
I urge you to abandon all proposals that would discriminate against legal
immigr;lnts by discontinuing assistance to mOSt vulnerable members of our
commuruty.
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6501 Almeda Road
Houston, Texas 77021-2095
Dominican
Sisters
(713) 747-3310
(713) 747-4707 (FAX)
June 1, 1994
TO: Bruce Reed
Deputy Assistant to the President
FAX: 202-456_7028
I strongly oppose the Administratlon i s proposal to help fund
Welfare Reform by extending the "deeming period" fer legal
immi9rants to gain access to f6daral funds.
Such a position legitimizes the idea that it is acceptable to
pay for welfare reform hy cutting benefits to people who are
here legally. credible studies refute the claim that legal
immigrants are a drain on the welfare system and it is unfair
to make them the scape90at because they are an easy target.
The elderly. the disabled and children yill be particularly
hard hit.
I voted for President Clinton because I hoped for something
more than a continuation of the mean-spiritQd actions of the
~ea9an-Bush years.
Thank you for listening to my views.
Sister 3ane Abell, O.P.
Member, Houston Immigration and Refugee coalition
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Deputy Asst. to the President for Domestic Policy
Office of Domestic Policy
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1600'Pennsylvani. Ave .. N.W.
Washington. DC 20500
Dear Mr. Reed:
I urge you to oppose fi.nancing welfare reform by denying or further postponing benefits to
JegaJ immigrants brought into the United States by U.S. citizens. It is neither just nor
moral to fund welfare reform by assisting one vulnerable person at the expense of another.
1 am especially concerned that Medicaid. Food Stamps, SSt and other benefits could be
denied to legal immigrants, To deny or further postpone eligibility for Medicaid to
impoverished legal immigrants would be outrageous. Denying Medicaid could result in
broken hips not being replaced, deaths from preventable heart attacks and strokes, and
other heal th care horrors,
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serves primarily women. children and the elderly. It is wrong to
deny such a basic human necessity as food to those in need who are here legal1y.
SSI provides a safety net for very old and sick or disabled people whose children and
grandchildren "are taxpayers and citizens. Why should their parents and grandparents be
marginalized? These family members left their belongings and homelands to be with their
children and grandchildren.
The parents of citizens - and spouses and children of both citizens and legal residents
could become such a serious financial liability because of a disability or major medical
problem that the only choice, other than permanent separation, would be poverty. Family
reunification. the cornerstone of U.S. immigration policy. becomes a hollow goal if severe
financial penalties are imposed on reunited families.
The United States has heen enriched by the cultural and economic contributions of
immigrants. Congress and the Administration should seek alternative funding that will
enable poor famines to overcome poverty and provide support to those in need.
Sincerely,
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Refugee, Migration &: Hispanic Servi-c"es
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P,O. BOX 23825
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414-437·7531
FAX: 414'''37·0694
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606 Llrightoll Beach Avenue
Brool;lyn, NY 11235
Phone: (718) 646·5469
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Mr. Bruce Reed
The White House
1600 pennsylvania Ave.
Washington D.C. 20500
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I am writing you to protest against the proposal to eliminate SSI and other
support to legal immigrants and legal residents. As an immigrant from the former.
Soviet Union, I am very much aware of the difficulties' that this
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proposal will bting to those who are temporarily. ana'through no· fault 'of Iheir .'
own, dependent on government help.
This proposal \\:ould force legal immigrants to choose between
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renunciation and poverty and would leave many without help in cases of disability
or old age.
Immigrants from the former Sgvict Union h.ve come here seeking
protection and freedom. The vast majority of legal immigrants are hard working,
"x.paying citizens who contribute to the nation's economy and who have. in many
cases, created jobs for other Americans. It would be unconscionable to have legal
immi!:,:rrants 'who ate waiting for their citizenship;; to be deprived at a lime they
acquiring the skills that wilt enable them to become full members of community.,
I urge you to abandon all proposals that would discriminate against legal
immigrilnts by discontinuing assistance to most vulnerable memhers of our
community..
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Who EmIgrated 10 the USA Irom USSR and East European Countries
606 Brighton Beach AvenuQ
Brooklyn, NY 11235
Phone: (718)646·5459
<1l1t1fll.1an Accol\fI1a~1II1t1 B r.
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Mr. Bruce Reed
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania hve.
Washington D.C. 20500
Attn: Welfare Reform Task Force
I am writinu you to prolest against the proposal' to c/iminate SSI and 'other"'"
supp'ort to legal ;n;m;grants and legal residents. As an immigrant from thc former·
Soviet Union. 1 am very much aware of the difficulties that this m~considcrcd
proposal will bring to those who are temporarily, and through
own. dependent on government help.
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fault of their
This proposal \\:ould force legal imrnigrants to choose between family
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renunciation and poverty and would leave many wiihout help in cases of disability"
or old age.
Immigrants from tho fonner Soviet Union have come here sceking
protection and freedom. The vast majority of legal immigrants arc hard working,
tax.paying citizens who contribute to the nation's economy and who have. in many
cases. created jobs for other Americans. It WQuid be unconscionable to have kgal
immigrants ·who are waiting for their citizcnship$ to be deprived at a time Ihey
acquiring the skills that will enable them to become full members of commwuty..
I urge you to abandon all proposals that would discriminate against legal
immigr;lnts by discontinuing assist:mce to most vulnerable members of our
community.
�Ali-American ASSociation 01 Invalids tlnd Velcr~ns 01 World War II
Who Emigralecllo the USA from USSR and East European Countries
606 Brighton Beach Avenue
Brooktyn, NY 11235
Phone: (718) 646-5469
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Mr~ Bruce Reed
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania ~ve.
Washin9ton D.C_ 20500
Attn: Welfare Reform Task Force
Dear Mr. Reed:
I am writing you to protest against the proposal to eliminate 5S1 and other
support to legal immigrants and legal residents. As an immigrant from the fanner
Soviet Union. I am very much aware of the difficulties that this ill-considered
proposal will bring to those who are temporarily, and through no fault 01 their
own, dependent on government help.
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This proposal would force legal immigrants to choose between family
renunciarion and poverty and would leave many without help in cases of disability
or old age.
hnmigrants from the former S';lVict Union 'have come .here.. sceking .
protection and freedom. 111e vast majority onegal immigrants arc hard working,
t.x-paying citizens who contribute to the nation's economy and who have. in many
cas<s. created jobs for other Americans. It would be unconscionable to have legal
inunigrants 'who are waiting for their citizenship; to be deprived at a time they
acquiring the'sldlls that will enable them to become full members of community..
I urge you to abandon all proposals that would discriminate against legal
imrnigr;mrs by discontinuing 'llssistlncC to most vulnerable members of our
community .
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Who Emigrated to tho USA Irom USSR and East European Counlric5
606 Brighlon Beach Avenue
Brooklyn. NY 11235
Phono: (718) 646-5469
<l>~J1L1\aJ1 Accou.~au.L1~ B r. nano-Amo
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Mr. Bruce Reed ..
The Whl to House
1600 Pennsylvania Ave.
Washington D.C, 20500
. Attn: Welfare Reform Task Force
Pear Mr. Reed:
I am writing you to protest against the proposal to eliminate SSt and other "'.. 1, ":
support 10 legal immigranls and legal residents. As an immigranl from Ihe.former •. \
Soviet Union. 1 am very much aware of Ihe difficulties' that this ill-considered ,,: ,.
proposal will bring to those who are temporarily. and througl, no fault of their'
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own. dependent on government help.
This propos a! would force legal immigrants to choose between family
renunciation and poverty and would leave many without help in cases of disability
or old age.
Immigrants from the former Soviet Union have come herc seeking
protection and freedom. The vast majority onegal immigrants are hard working.
tax-paying citizens who contribute to the nation's economy and who have. in many
cases. crealed jobs for other Americans. It would be unconscionable 10 have legal
immigrants 'who are waiting for their citizensh.ip' to be deprived at a time they
acquiring the skills that will enable Ihem to become full members of community..
I urge you to abandon .11 proposals Ihat would discriminate against legal
inunigr;mts by discontinuing assistance to most vulnerable members of our
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Who Emigrated to the USA from USSR and East European Counlries
606 Brighton Beach Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11235
Phone: (7 t 8) 646·5469
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Mr. Bruce Reed
The White Ilouse
1600 Pennsylvania Ave.
Washington D.C. 20500
, Attn: Welfare ~eform Task Force
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support to legal imriligrantf and legal residents: As an immigrant from, the ,former
Soviet Union, I am very much aware of the difficulties that this ilI·considered
propos~1 will' bring to those who are temporarily, and through no fault of their
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This proposal would force legal immigrants to choose between family
renunciation and poverry and would leave many'without help in cases.of disability
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proteetion ilnd freedom., The vast majority.of.legal,immigrants are herd ',Vorking,
tax·paying citizens who contribute to the narion's economy and who h~ve, in many
cases, created jobs for other Americans. It would be unconscionable to have legal
mimigtants 'who are waiting for their citiienships to be deprived at a time they
acqumng the skills that will enable them to become full members of community"
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or old age,
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Immigrants from the former S9viet Union have corne here seeking
protection and freedom, The vast majority of legal immignmlS are hard working,
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cases, created jobs for other Americans, It would be unconscionable to have legal
immigrants 'who are \vaiting for their citizenship$ to be deprived at a time they
acquiring the skills that will enable them to become full members of community,.
I urge you to abandon aU proposals lhat would discriminate against Icgal
immigr;lOts by discontinuing asslsta.nce to most vulnerable members of our
community,
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Dear Mr. Reed:
I am wdting you to protest against the proposal to eliminate SSI and olher
support to legal immigrants and legal residents. As an immigr"!'t from the fonner
Soviet Union. I am very much' awa", of the diffICulties \~at thi~ Ill-considered
proposal' will bring to' those who are temporarily. and through: no fault 0': their " .
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protection and freedom. The vast majority of legal immigrants are hard working,
tax-paying citizens who contribute to the nation'S economy and who have. in many
cases, created jobs for other Americans. It would be unconscionable to have legal
immigrants 'who are waiting for their citizenship; to be deprived at a time they
acquoing the skills that will enable them to become full members of community..
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Mr. Bruce Reed
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1600 Pennsylvania Ave.
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Attn: Welfare Reform Task Force
Dear Mr_ Reed:
! am writing you to prore,t against the proposal to eliminate 5Sl and other
support to legal Unmigrant' and legal residents. As an Unmigrant ITom the former
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propo,alwill bring to those who are temporarily, and through no fault of their
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protection and freedom, The vast majority of legal Unmigrants are hard working,
tax·paying citizens who contribute to the nation's economy and who have, in many
cases, created jobs for other Americans. It would be unconscionable to have legal
immigrants 'who are waiting for their citizenships to be deprived at a time they
acquiring the skills that will enable them to become full members of community..
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President William J. Clinton
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
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Dear Mr. President:
The Supplem8n~al Security Income program (S5!} is intended
to provide assistance to low~ineome disabled, blind, and aged
lnd1vldual$.
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than the federal benefits paid under the Aid to Families with
Dependent Children program. With this amount of taxpayer dollars
going towards SSt payments, it is our responsibility to ensure
that these benefits arQ b.ing uQed appropriar.p.1y_
Unfortunately, this has not been happening. We have seen
widespread reports of abuses in t.he 55I prCl9'rtlr.u5 for both
children and substance abusers. Recent government reports
Congressional hearings, and media attention have confirmed ehat
SSl, as it is currently admin1scered~ is flawed.
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recipients negatively affected in any waYi we would simply like
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blind. and aged recipient. it was intended to
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reform plan or to support our efforts to include S5l reform
during Congressional consideration of your plan. Together, we
can ensure that these needy individuals receive the assistance
they deserve while protecting valuable taxpayer resources from
mi~U8e.
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Dear Mr. President:
The National Conference of SUIte !..egi'I....... (NCSt) is _,."ned about the financing moclIani$lll$
being considered by your Administtation '$ Task Force On Welfatc Reform.. Of particular concern is
the proposal to r«luco welfare eligibility fur legal immigrants, refug.... and other non-citizens by
..tending the deeming provisions for Aid 10 Families with Dependent Children (AFDC). Food Stamp>,
and Supplernerul Security Income (SSI) and creating deeming provisions fur other programs such as
M«Ilcold. Eliminating Uderal "slstan.. will not elimlnatelegal Immigrants' needs. and ,tal<! and
local budgets and taxpayers wilt bear the burden.. We believe that this financing me¢hanism would
shift Significant co,lS to state end local governments. Furthermore, NCSt maintains that welfare
reform legisladon j5 not the appropriate place to debate immigration polky.
NCSL s""ngly believes that It Is the responsibility of the fedoral government (0 tUnd Its policy
decisions. Because the federal governmem: has sole jurisdietion over immigration policy. it must bear
the responsibiHty to seNe the inunigrants that 1t allows to e~ter states and localities.
The propow to reduce or eli.mi.naIe non<>citizen benefits under consideration by the TasK Force OD
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Welfare Refunn will be • direct ""Sl-shlft 10 stat. and local budge<s and our jOint tax paym wlll
bear tne burden. As legaI immigrants lose their eligibility to participate: in federal programs such as
AFDC. 5SI, Food Statnps. ami Medicaid. in many cases they will ace.., State and local O...,cal
Assistance and othor swe and local assistance programs to replace lost benefits. As. result of the
1971 Supreme Court dedsion Graham \I, Richardson, States and localities may not exclude persons
from panlclpatlng In their welfare programs on the basis of lawful alleruoge. Althougll the f«lecal
government has me option to drop legal immigrants from its welfare roles, stau:.s and localitJes may
nOi.
Unfottunately, "ate and local official, have already faced the results of curtailed federal spending for
legallmmlgrants. Last year. your Administration and the Congress funded the. Unemployment
Insurance extension by increasing the wail before legal immigrants can access the Supplemental
seCurity lncome (551) program. Man)' states with high immigrant populations, such as California.
New York. New Jersey and Illinois. havc.'comprehensive General Assistance prograMS which are now
serving increased caseloads. of Jegal immigrants who would have been eligible for SSt
State and local governments cannOi and should nol be the safety net fur federal policy decisions.
NeSL will oppose federal reductio.. in benefits 10 legal immigr~11S. whether the proposal cuts $10
billion. $8 billion. or 54 bUlion worth of program eligibility. Eliminating federal funds for legal
immigrants does nol change the states' legal responsibility to make its services avai1able to all legal
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immigtaDU. in faa it ineteases, it substantially. With the steady decline in feder,a! assistance, awcs and
loc:alitics are factd wiIh <lining bacl: 011 programs and wiIh meeting Ille . . - of Ille Il2Iive-bom as
well as !he newcomers, ralsiDg issues of equity and ",.rummity tensiODS. In shott, this ~ wUl
ror.. states II> bear Ill.
of f<deraIlmmigratlo. polioy wilhout !he _
of feden! asslst.anoe,
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W. do "'" bellevelllat welfare refomIlogislatloa Is Ihe approprlile place for thcimmigcatlOll debate.
I'rogtam eligibility fur legal immigrams should be debated'lIllhe context of immigration rcrorm and
IIOwherc else. We urge you II> reject polki.. 1hat divide US and cause ...... '" b.... Ille """ of yet
moille< unfunda! fa!ero\ mand.... PI..... ooDlaOt Sheri StelseJ III NCSL'. Waahington, D.C. office,
(202) 6l4-S400, '" furIher disaw Ihe&c eontanS.
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fr.·1r. Bruce Reed
Deputy Assistant to the President
for Domestic Policy
The White House
Washington, DC 20500
Dear ~1r. I(ced,
The San Fruncisco Adul~ Day Health Planning Council wishes \0 express its
opposition to· HR 3500, esp«ially its inclusion ortegal non-citizens. Eliminating
them from receiving Supplemental Security income, Older Americans ACt
programs, and emergency food and sheller grants under tit!e IIJ or the Sle\vart B.
McKinney Homeless Assistance An would be,subjecting the m!,lsl frail and often
the most impoverished from receiving lifeline servict:!s.
Adult Day Health progl"'.lms in San Francisco provide lifeline programs and
services to frail and disabled adults and e1J~rly throughout San Francisco. The
recipients of these service.') 'arc of diverse ethnic backgrounds and cultures. Many
of them arc permanent legal residents, lawfully adrnittt;d to this country, having
worked and paid tuxes in this country, and continue to pay taSi..!S. !'>Iany of them
are elderly, and they would like to uike the c:tizcnship {cst dcspiH': the many
bamers along the way. One of those barriers is the lack of Englixh as a Second
L~nguage and Cltlze.:!1ship c1ass('!s for the elderly, ,~s d(,!!nonstr..1tcd by prior
funding cutS to community colkgt:s anv other progmnls. Regrettably thcse
programs did not regard the elderly as a high priority in their already impacted
classes. Other barriers include but arc not limit cd to ignorance, racism and
poverty.
Any legislation that exclude:;
non~dtizens
of any age from lifeline services is
shonsighted, and- can only add to the already d<."Clining quality of lire for aU
Americans. The sixty~one programs lew which aliens would be incligihlc . .\fill result
in increased poverty, hunger, homclcssness, illiteracy, poor heallh, inucascd
chronjc diseases, increased Infant morbidity and mortalitYI and the disC!.lsCS of
ignorance and racism, 'Nc urge you to oppose HR 3500.
'i .erely,
E'KaPlat~ISN~Chairman,
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San Francisco Adult Day Health Planning Council
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Fernando Torres~GH
Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi
Senator Dianne Feinstein
Senator Barbara Boxer
333 Turk St, San Francisco, Ca. 94102 (415) 885-2274
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