On the recordApril 18, 2018
Frankly, this year's budget is worse. It doubles down on harmful cuts and, frankly, adds condescending proposals that disrespect American citizens.
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congress.govNita Lowey: “Frankly, this year's budget is worse. It doubles down on harmful cuts and, frankly, adds condescending proposals that…”
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Lowey was criticizing the proposed fiscal year 2019 USDA budget, including cuts to nutrition programs and the proposal to replace some SNAP benefits with boxes of nonperishable food.
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