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Janice Schakowsky: I volunteer at a food bank, and at the end of the month who do you see lining up? It's the seniors.

On the recordMay 14, 2019
I volunteer at a food bank, and at the end of the month who do you see lining up? It's the seniors.
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Janice Schakowsky
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

She emphasizes the struggles of seniors relying on Social Security.

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