Rep. DeLauro Issues Statement on Economic Opportunity Act Signing Anniversary
August 20, 2017
August 20, 2017
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Conn., issued the following statement to mark the 53rd anniversary of President Lyndon B. Johnson signing the Economic Opportunity Act into law:
"Fifty-three years ago, President Johnson and Congress worked together to create a social safety net that made lifting families out of poverty a national priority. With a laser-like focus on helping people in their time of need, these leaders created programs to help end hunger, create goo . . .
"Fifty-three years ago, President Johnson and Congress worked together to create a social safety net that made lifting families out of poverty a national priority. With a laser-like focus on helping people in their time of need, these leaders created programs to help end hunger, create goo . . .