Jahana Hayes actually said...

Making it more difficult for states to waive the 3 month time limit for low-income individuals facing barriers to employment, as the proposed rule would do, makes it more likely that vulnerable children will go hungry or be poorly nourished.

Context

Critique of USDA's proposed rule affecting SNAP benefits for able-bodied adults without dependents.

03/18/2019

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