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On the recordFebruary 13, 2024
We have 42 million people on SNAP now. We have had roughly ten million crossing over, most of them seeking asylum.
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Scott DesJarlais
Republican · Tennessee

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DesJarlais highlights the impact of asylum seekers on the SNAP program.

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