Ben Ray Luján actually said...

Now, recent census data show that after the pandemic relief programs like the expanded Child Tax Credits and others that expired resulted in a increase sobering 13.5 million--sorry, 15 million people in poverty.

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Lujan highlights the rise in poverty due to the expiration of pandemic relief programs.

09/19/2023

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