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Mike Conaway: As policymakers, we must be cognizant of the various laws we consider and regulations that are proposed to ensure that…

On the recordJanuary 11, 2016
As policymakers, we must be cognizant of the various laws we consider and regulations that are proposed to ensure that Washington is not making it harder for families to put food on their table.
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Mike Conaway
Texas

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Emphasizes the need for policies that support families' access to food.

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