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On the recordFebruary 10, 2020
I am former SNAP recipient--food stamp recipient myself, and believe you, me, I couldn't be--I wouldn't be here today had these requirements been in place.
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Bill Lee
Republican · Tennessee

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Barbara Lee discusses the impact of SNAP requirements on individuals seeking work.

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