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On the recordApril 26, 2023
I think about the fact that New York City, their housing authority, one of America's largest housing authorities, we see that 1 in 5 public housing residents remain in its programs for more than 40 years.
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Tim Scott
Republican · South Carolina

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Scott highlights long-term reliance on public housing in New York City.

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