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Jahana Hayes: “SNAP is also a highly responsive means-tested program, which serves as a stabilizer in times of economic downturn.”

On the recordFebruary 1, 2022
SNAP is also a highly responsive means-tested program, which serves as a stabilizer in times of economic downturn.
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Jahana Hayes
Democratic · Connecticut

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Highlighting SNAP's role in stabilizing the economy during downturns.

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