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Steve Cohen: Thank you, Mr. Chair. I was on the floor on SNAP and some other things trying to preserve food for hungry children and…

On the recordSeptember 18, 2013
Thank you, Mr. Chair. I was on the floor on SNAP and some other things trying to preserve food for hungry children and veterans and people without opportunities otherwise to have a meal.
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Steve Cohen
Democratic · Tennessee

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Cohen emphasizes the importance of food security for vulnerable populations.

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