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On the recordJune 5, 2026
Connecticut will not stand by as the Trump administration uses hunger as a weapon against working families, veterans, and our most vulnerable.
Said by
Ned Lamont
Democratic · Connecticut

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Governor Lamont discusses grocery assistance for residents losing SNAP benefits.

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