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Ed Markey: It is a no brainer that we ought to be converting surplus Federal assets into properties that may be used to provide…

On the recordSeptember 26, 2023
It is a no brainer that we ought to be converting surplus Federal assets into properties that may be used to provide emergency shelters, permanent housing, and services to the homeless.
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Markey advocates for utilizing federal properties to address homelessness.

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