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Jamie Raskin: “I am reading that 93 percent of SNAP spending goes directly into the purchase of food.”

On the recordSeptember 25, 2018
I am reading that 93 percent of SNAP spending goes directly into the purchase of food.
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Jamie Raskin
Democratic · Maryland

Editor's note · Context

Raskin highlights the importance of SNAP funding for food purchases.

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