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Jamie Raskin: “SNAP is, of course, America's most important antihunger program. It reduces poverty and food insecurity, and improves…”

On the recordMay 8, 2018
SNAP is, of course, America's most important antihunger program. It reduces poverty and food insecurity, and improves health and economic outcomes for more than 42 million Americans, especially children.
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Jamie Raskin
Democratic · Maryland

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Raskin emphasizes the importance of SNAP in combating hunger and poverty.

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