Jim McGovern: “Let me assure you it is. I have been to public schools in my district…”

On the recordFebruary 24, 2015

Let me assure you it is. I have been to public schools in my district where kids fear snow days because they won't be fed if they go home.

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Democratic · Massachusetts

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McGovern emphasizes the reality of food insecurity in his district.

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