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Gregory Meeks: Despite a decade of economic growth, over 40 percent of American families don't have savings for a $400 emergency.

On the recordFebruary 4, 2020
Despite a decade of economic growth, over 40 percent of American families don't have savings for a $400 emergency.
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Gregory Meeks
Democratic · New York

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Meeks highlights the financial struggles of American families despite economic growth.

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