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Jerome Powell: “Some families are clearly in a place where they need help from the government just to feed their families.”

On the recordFebruary 23, 2021
Some families are clearly in a place where they need help from the government just to feed their families.
Said by
Jerome Powell
Republican · District of Columbia

Editor's note · Context

Highlighting the need for government support due to increased food insecurity.

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