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David Scott: “Our welfare reform law permanently disqualifies individuals from SNAP participation if they have been convicted of a…”

On the recordFebruary 24, 2015
Our welfare reform law permanently disqualifies individuals from SNAP participation if they have been convicted of a state or Federal felony involving the possession, use, or distribution of a controlled substance.
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David Scott
Democratic · Georgia

Editor's note · Context

Discussing the impact of welfare reform on individuals with felony convictions.

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