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Gerard J. Muccigrosso was an American politician from New York.

Biography

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Muccigrosso was the son of Pasquale Muccigrosso, who worked as an officer with the International Ladies Garment Workers Union.[1] He ran as the American Labor Party's candidate for Bronx assemblyman from the 7th district.[2] In 1938 he sponsored a bill to "cut the high cost of dying" by encouraging cheap funerals.[3]

References

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  1. ^ Journal of the Assembly of the State of New York at Their One Hundred and Sixty-First Session. J.B. Lyon. 1938. p. 337.
  2. ^ Gerson, S.W. (September 24, 1937). "Labor Party Backs Eight Democrats". The Daily Worker. p. 3.
  3. ^ "Offers Plan to Reduce "High Cost of Dying"". The Daily Item. January 20, 1938. p. 14.
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