Jim McGovern actually said...

I also remind people that as the economy gets better, and people are more secure than the obligation to provide a helping hand, whether it is SNAP or other programs decreases.

Context

McGovern discusses the relationship between economic improvement and the need for assistance programs.

02/16/2011

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