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On the recordFebruary 27, 2017
I am very concerned about sanctions on families with small children where the cuts can actually do real damage, because it creates food insecurity, it creates stress on the children.
Said by
Michelle Lujan Grisham
Democratic · New Mexico

Editor's note · Context

Expressing concern about the impact of sanctions on families with children.

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