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Jim McGovern: “I would say, at the very least, for dealing with a death or very serious illness in the family, Members should be able…”

On the recordMarch 16, 2022
I would say, at the very least, for dealing with a death or very serious illness in the family, Members should be able to meet their constitutional duties of representing their constituents and also meet their family needs.
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Jim McGovern
Democratic · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

McGovern emphasizes the need for proxy voting during family crises.

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