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Michelle Lujan Grisham: “I spend a lot of time, really, talking about the conditions in New Mexico, which, given your research, and some of…”

On the recordJuly 14, 2015
I spend a lot of time, really, talking about the conditions in New Mexico, which, given your research, and some of your--particularly, Dr. Chilton, some references that there are concerns about states like New Mexico, who have had waivers for the work requirements because our employment issues, and our economic climate, is so severe.
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Michelle Lujan Grisham
Democratic · New Mexico

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Lujan Grisham discusses New Mexico's economic challenges and SNAP waivers.

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