On the recordJanuary 11, 2026
There is no justification for this surge.
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cbsnews.comThere is no justification for this surge.
Criticizing the federal government's actions in Minnesota.
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Fraud should be rooted out wherever it occurs. Anyone who exploited programs meant to feed children or provide social services should be prosecuted.
Without immediate congressional action to delay this cost shift for all states, the unfolding emergency will only worsen as more children are cut off from the food assistance their families need to afford nutritious food.
I am proud that they have finally decided to lead with their morals, that they finally dared to stand up, and that we are all finally listening to our constituents.
I have always believed you must feed kids’ bellies before you can feed their brains.