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Poor People Demand Food Aid Plan in Washington
Poor People marchers in Washington issued a seven page demand outlining an inadequate food program targetting the 1,000 poorest counties and urging a food emergency declaration with direct distribution centers. Activists will press five federal agencies for action before June 19 as they maintain a 24 hour vigil in the Agriculture Department courtyard.
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