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On the recordMay 20, 2024
food, which arguably has the biggest impact on good health and is the biggest cause of poor health, is sort of like knocking on the door of this system saying, let me in, I can be a part of the solution here
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Tina Smith
Democratic · Minnesota

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Senator Smith emphasizes food's critical role in health and healthcare costs.

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