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On the recordFebruary 4, 2020
7 million people have not been lifted off of food stamps in this country. They were kicked off food stamps in this country.
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Democratic · New York

Editor's note · Context

She highlights the reality of food stamp cuts and hunger.

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