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On the recordJune 6, 2023
Leaving people hungry will not help our economy, it will not create jobs, or balance the budget.
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Abigail Spanberger
Democratic · Virginia

Editor's note · Context

Spanberger argues that hunger negatively impacts the economy and job creation.

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