Jim McGovern said "Two-thirds of SNAP recipients are kids, seniors, or the disabled, most of whom are not expected to work." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordFebruary 24, 2015

Two-thirds of SNAP recipients are kids, seniors, or the disabled, most of whom are not expected to work.

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McGovern highlights the demographics of SNAP recipients to clarify its purpose.

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