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On the recordDecember 18, 2007
One out of every four homeless people on our streets is a veteran. 37 million Americans live in poverty. Who speaks for them? We do. This is the season of miracles.
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Elaine Edwards
Democratic · Louisiana

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John Edwards highlights the issues of homelessness among veterans and poverty in America.

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