Jim McGovern: “I think what the Congress needs to do is to make sure that there is a…”

On the recordDecember 8, 2009

I think what the Congress needs to do is to make sure that there is a safety net and that the safety net works.

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Democratic · Massachusetts

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McGovern calls for improvements to the safety net for those in need.

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Jim McGovern: “I think what the Congress needs to do is to make sure that there is a safety net and that the safety net works.”