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Jim Pillen: “There’s absolutely zero reason for taxpayers to be subsidizing purchases of soda and energy drinks.”

On the recordJune 23, 2026
There’s absolutely zero reason for taxpayers to be subsidizing purchases of soda and energy drinks.
Said by
Jim Pillen
Republican · Nebraska
Source
nebraskaexaminer.com
Jun 23, 2026

Editor's note · Context

Commenting on SNAP restrictions during a press conference.

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