On the recordJuly 14, 2015
The issue is, and you put your finger on it, we in Congress sit here. Many of those voices who want to cut this program come from Congress, comes from us.
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congress.govThe issue is, and you put your finger on it, we in Congress sit here. Many of those voices who want to cut this program come from Congress, comes from us.
David Scott emphasizes Congress's role in food stamp program cuts.
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