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Michelle Lujan Grisham: “I am in favor of at least a 57 percent increase. Instead of $338 million, it ought to be $500 million.”

On the recordFebruary 27, 2017
I am in favor of at least a 57 percent increase. Instead of $338 million, it ought to be $500 million.
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Michelle Lujan Grisham
Democratic · New Mexico

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Lujan Grisham calls for increased funding to combat hunger.

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