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John Larson: “Congress needs to act. We are the committee of cognizance. We need to act on behalf of the people we are sworn to serve.”

On the recordApril 25, 2023
Congress needs to act. We are the committee of cognizance. We need to act on behalf of the people we are sworn to serve.
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John Larson
Democratic · Connecticut

Editor's note · Context

Emphasizes the urgency for Congress to address Social Security issues.

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