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Matt Cartwright: “Unfortunately, recent price increases in healthful foods have put the purchases of fruits and vegetables out of the…”

On the recordMarch 8, 2017
Unfortunately, recent price increases in healthful foods have put the purchases of fruits and vegetables out of the reach of many SNAP recipients.
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Matt Cartwright
Democratic · Pennsylvania

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Cartwright highlights the impact of rising food prices on SNAP recipients' access to healthy foods.

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