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On the recordSeptember 13, 2022
Remittances help working-class families stay afloat when they need it the most and have demonstratively reduced poverty in several countries.
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Ayanna Pressley
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Pressley emphasizes the critical role of remittances in supporting families and reducing poverty.

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