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On the recordJanuary 11, 2016
The current level of SNAP benefits is not enough for families to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables and to put food on the table through the end of the month.
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Alma Adams
Democratic · North Carolina
Source
congress.gov

Editor's note · Context

Criticizing insufficient SNAP benefits for families to maintain healthy diets.

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