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On the recordNovember 9, 2025
It’s one thing if the federal government is going to continue its level of appeal through the courts to say, no, this can’t be done.
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Lisa Murkowski
Republican · Alaska

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Murkowski criticized the federal government's directive regarding SNAP benefits for states using their own funds.

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