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On the recordMarch 13, 2019
We can all agree on both sides of the aisle that--and I'm sure you agree as well--that it's critical that we have an accurate census count.
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Ayanna Pressley
Democratic · Massachusetts
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Pressley emphasizes the importance of an accurate census count.

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