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Scott DesJarlais: “SNAP is already projected to cost more than $1.2 trillion over the next 2 years.”

On the recordJune 6, 2023
SNAP is already projected to cost more than $1.2 trillion over the next 2 years.
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Scott DesJarlais
Republican · Tennessee

Editor's note · Context

DesJarlais highlights the financial burden of SNAP in light of increasing demand.

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