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Jim McGovern: “In his most recent budget proposal, Trump is going after…”

Featuring: Jim McGovern, Democratic | U.S. House Massachusetts, 2nd Congressional District

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Greater Boston Food Bank Releases New Data on Food Insecurity in MA

Published | Video Starts at 25:52

In Massachusetts, over 7,000 veterans, older adults and families with teenagers are losing or about to lose SNAP benefits. And that will continue month after month as this big ugly bill continues to be implemented. And now, In his most recent budget proposal, Trump is going after WIC. He wants to take money away from pregnant women, new moms and their kids for fresh fruits and vegetables. Like, who does that? And that's why I'm here. (25:52–25:59)

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