On the recordJuly 23, 2014
The financial costs of distributing free food to such a large portion of American families is a substantial burden on the average American taxpayer.
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congress.govSteve Southerland: “The financial costs of distributing free food to such a large portion of American families is a substantial burden on…”
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Southerland highlights the financial impact of food assistance on taxpayers.
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