Feb 27, 2017
Good morning, everyone. My name is Jimmy Panetta. I represent the Twentieth Congressional District in California, the central coast of California.
Jimmy Panetta
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Jimmy Varni Panetta is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for California's 20th congressional district since January 3, 2017. A member of the Democratic Party, he has focused on issues such as national security, agriculture, and veterans' affairs during his time in office. Panetta is the son of Leon Panetta, who served as U.S. Secretary of Defense and Director of the Central Intelligence Agency. He has worked to address local concerns in his district, which includes parts of Monterey and Santa Cruz counties.
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Feb 27, 2017
When the SNAP budget was cut before, we saw a huge increase of our students needing food.
Feb 27, 2017
If there have to be cuts in the overall SNAP budget, we don't want that to come out of food allotments.
Feb 27, 2017
I have to commend Chairman Conaway for advocating for a robust budget for the Agriculture Committee.
Feb 27, 2017
there is a concern based on that $10 billion cut to the SNAP program, and how that would impede our ability to reach certain populations.
Feb 27, 2017
I would strongly encourage that this farm bill identifies that. It speaks to our best entrepreneurial spirit.
Feb 27, 2017
Thank you for having this hearing on this topic. I truly appreciate it, representing the area that I do on the central coast of California.
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