Pegeen Hanrahan

Mayor of Gainesville, Florida

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Mayor of Gainesville, Florida

Pegeen Hanrahan on KCRW

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The recession is driving Americans out of their homes and into poverty, increasing the need for shelters and free food.

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The recession is driving Americans out of their homes and into poverty, increasing the need for shelters and free food.

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