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$2.5 Billion Day Care Bill Proposed;Fast-Track Legislation Called Response to `Child Care Crisis'
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The Washington Post
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November 20, 1987
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Copyright informationCopyright 1987 The Washington Post. This material is published under license from the Washington Post. All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Washington Post. (Hide copyright information)
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Congressional child care advocates, backed by 95 national
organizations, introduced a $2.5 billion bill yesterday that would
fund more day care slots, help families pay for care and set minimum
federal standards.
The sponsors, including key Democrats but only a few Republicans,
promised to put the legislation on a fast track for consideration
next year. While acknowledging the difficulty of getting such an
expensive new program approved, especially during such
budget-conscious times, proponents said the magnitude of what they
called a "child care crisis" warrants the cost.
"The horror stories {about child care} are going to continue
unless we do something about them," said Rep. Dale E. ...
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