Date: 09/08/2009

Final
Opening Remarks

ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY POVERTY REDUCTION TASK FORCE

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09:02 AM -- Opening Remarks

The task force was called to order. Representative Kefalas, chair, made opening remarks thanking everyone for their participation in the task force. He discussed correspondence he had received regarding the work of the task force, and provided a summary of some of the topics that had been addressed in previous meetings. Representative Kefalas described the challenges facing the task force and provided an outline of the day's agenda, indicating that the meeting would focus on working families. He spoke about topics to be discussed at future meetings, and indicated that members should begin thinking of potential committee legislation.