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On the recordJune 28, 2022
Housing is a fundamental human right, yet across the country and in my district, the Massachusetts 7th, millions of people do not have access to a safe, decent, and affordable place to call home.
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Ayanna Pressley
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Pressley emphasizes the housing crisis and its impact on marginalized communities.

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