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On the recordSeptember 16, 2014
The best way to reduce food stamp expenditures is to increase employment and earnings.
Said by
Joe Courtney
Democratic · Connecticut

Editor's note · Context

Courtney emphasizes that boosting employment will lower food stamp costs.

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