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Jim Costa: I represent a Congressional district that has significant poverty. Almost 24 percent of my constituents are enrolled in…

On the recordMarch 10, 2021
I represent a Congressional district that has significant poverty. Almost 24 percent of my constituents are enrolled in SNAP.
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Jim Costa
Democratic · California

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Discussing the high poverty rate and SNAP enrollment in his district.

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