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Nydia Velázquez: But can you answer me why such a big difference, between $5 and $25, do you understand what it means for low-income…

On the recordFebruary 25, 2019
But can you answer me why such a big difference, between $5 and $25, do you understand what it means for low-income families, consumers, what does it represent, $25 a month?
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Nydia Velázquez
Democratic · New York

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Velazquez questions the impact of increased service costs on low-income families.

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