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Nita Lowey: Unfortunately, I think there is a tendency by some to want to reflexively reduce the cost of programs without thinking…

On the recordSeptember 24, 2019
Unfortunately, I think there is a tendency by some to want to reflexively reduce the cost of programs without thinking about the individuals who will be harmed by such actions.
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Nita Lowey
Democratic · New York

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Criticizing cuts to nutrition programs that harm vulnerable individuals.

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