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On the recordDecember 5, 2023
I urge you to take the opportunity with the upcoming farm bill to address this issue and support greater nutrition assistance and security for Puerto Rico.
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Jim McGovern
Democratic · Massachusetts
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McGovern emphasizes the need for improved nutrition assistance for Puerto Rico in the farm bill.

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