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Janice Schakowsky: “So many of the people--probably, I am sure, most of the people--that are living near poverty and relying just on their…”

On the recordMay 14, 2019
So many of the people--probably, I am sure, most of the people--that are living near poverty and relying just on their Social Security are women.
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Janice Schakowsky
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Schakowsky points out that many women depend on Social Security in poverty.

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