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Gregory Meeks: In spite of $900 billion spent every year, over 90 programs, you have people who fall through that safety net.

On the recordJanuary 13, 2020
In spite of $900 billion spent every year, over 90 programs, you have people who fall through that safety net.
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Gregory Meeks
Democratic · New York

Editor's note · Context

Highlighting failures in the social safety net despite significant spending.

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