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Grace Meng: I believe that this policy can't be justified from a nutrition standard, when an untoasted sandwich is eligible for…

On the recordFebruary 24, 2021
I believe that this policy can't be justified from a nutrition standard, when an untoasted sandwich is eligible for purchase but a toasted sandwich is not.
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Grace Meng
Democratic · New York

Editor's note · Context

Meng argues against the hot food exclusion in SNAP, highlighting its impact on vulnerable populations.

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