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Jim McGovern: “Don't even think of separating the nutrition title from the farm bill. That would be a huge mistake, and if it is done…”

On the recordFebruary 27, 2017
Don't even think of separating the nutrition title from the farm bill. That would be a huge mistake, and if it is done, I guarantee you there will be no farm bill.
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Jim McGovern
Democratic · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

McGovern emphasizes the importance of keeping SNAP within the farm bill.

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