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Jim McGovern: “I think a lot of my colleagues on both sides of the aisle don't quite appreciate the benefits of these programs.”

On the recordJune 23, 2011
I think a lot of my colleagues on both sides of the aisle don't quite appreciate the benefits of these programs.
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Jim McGovern
Democratic · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

McGovern criticizes colleagues for not recognizing the value of food aid programs.

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