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Danny Davis: “These benefits have always been intended to be a tool to get people back on their feet from a hard time, not an economic…”

On the recordFebruary 1, 2022
These benefits have always been intended to be a tool to get people back on their feet from a hard time, not an economic incentive to stay on the sidelines.
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Danny Davis
Democratic · Illinois

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Emphasis on the intended purpose of SNAP benefits amidst rising food prices.

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