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On the recordJune 17, 2013
I hope that the benefits of these valuable programs and the very real need for these resources are not overlooked in a rush to claim credit for cutting so-called 'welfare.'
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Joe Crowley
Democratic · New York

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Crowley warns against neglecting essential welfare programs amidst budget cuts.

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