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On the recordFebruary 2, 2016
I believe that the benefit we provide is inadequate, and we need to do better on the Federal level.
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Jim McGovern
Democratic · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

McGovern advocates for improved federal benefits for food assistance programs.

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