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Congresswoman Duckworth Speaks in Support of Bipartisan Summer Meals Act

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 29, 2014.  Yesterday, Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth (IL-08) delivered remarks on the floor of the House of Representatives supporting the bipartisan Summer Meals Act. The legislation would expand the USDA Summer Nutrition Program to help more children access quality meals during the summer months.

Watch Duckworth’s remarks on the House floor here. The text is below.

Mr. Speaker, more than 21 million children nationwide and 825,000 in Illinois, rely on Free or Reduced…

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