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On the recordFebruary 13, 2013
It is disturbing to learn that about 100,000 formerly homeless people may be removed from current housing or emergency shelters if the sequestration goes through.
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Jack Reed
Democratic · Rhode Island

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Jack Reed highlights the potential impact of sequestration on homeless individuals.

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