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On the recordFebruary 2, 2015
Does the Basic Housing Allowance or other military benefits prevent servicemembers from qualifying for SNAP or will they still qualify?
Said by
Kirsten Gillibrand
Democratic · New York

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Gillibrand questions the impact of military benefits on SNAP eligibility.

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