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Thomas Massie: The problem with that is it's regressive. How many families can afford to buy 500 pounds of meat?

On the recordJune 12, 2023
The problem with that is it's regressive. How many families can afford to buy 500 pounds of meat?
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Thomas Massie
Republican · Kentucky

Editor's note · Context

Massie critiques the affordability of current meat purchasing options.

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