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Ayanna Pressley: In the Massachusetts 7th, which I am fortunate to represent, a Boston re-entry study that tracked formerly incarcerated…

On the recordMarch 12, 2019
In the Massachusetts 7th, which I am fortunate to represent, a Boston re-entry study that tracked formerly incarcerated men and women, found over half of respondents had less than $400 in their pockets upon release from prison.
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Ayanna Pressley
Democratic · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Discussing financial challenges faced by formerly incarcerated individuals in her district.

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