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On the recordJune 24, 2019
These are responsible people. They are paying their taxes. They are paying their loans. They are doing what they are supposed to do.
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Mary Gay Scanlon
Democratic · Pennsylvania

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Scanlon defends constituents struggling with student loans despite being responsible citizens.

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