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Jim McGovern: “And anybody who tells you, and I have to say this, I really feel strongly about this, that this benefit is enough ought…”

On the recordFebruary 24, 2015
And anybody who tells you, and I have to say this, I really feel strongly about this, that this benefit is enough ought to live on it.
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Jim McGovern
Democratic · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

McGovern emphasizes the inadequacy of food stamp benefits.

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