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Jamie Raskin: “Why would someone need SNAP benefits if they're working, and they're playing by the rules, and they're going to work…”

On the recordMay 8, 2018
Why would someone need SNAP benefits if they're working, and they're playing by the rules, and they're going to work every day?
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Jamie Raskin
Democratic · Maryland

Editor's note · Context

Raskin questions the need for SNAP benefits for working individuals.

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