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Donald M. Payne: Now is not the time to reduce the support we provide to the most vulnerable among us.

On the recordOctober 4, 2011
Now is not the time to reduce the support we provide to the most vulnerable among us.
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Donald M. Payne
New Jersey

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Emphasizing the need for continued support during crises.

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