“This war has killed 18 US service members, cost billions of taxpayer dollars, and displaced millions of civilians.”
“I’m pleased that my efforts will provide relief to the millions of Americans who’ve been squeezed by the surge in gas prices.”
“If the President wants to fix the problems at the pump, he should end this illegal war with Iran”
“The point is that tariffs contributed to inflation.”
“These disparities are not just statistics; they represent lives lost, families impacted, and communities left behind.”
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On the recordMarch 16, 2023
The changes that were made administratively in the SNAP program, to the tune of a quarter of a trillion dollars, that is not a rounding error.
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John Thune
Republican · South Dakota
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Editor's note · Context

Thune emphasizes the significant financial impact of SNAP program changes.

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