On the recordFebruary 27, 2017
I want to get nutrition to people who need it, but I don't want to put cash in the hands of people who might use that against the folks that need our assistance.
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congress.govMike Conaway: “I want to get nutrition to people who need it, but I don't want to put cash in the hands of people who might use that…”
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Conaway emphasizes the need for nutrition assistance without enabling potential misuse of cash aid.
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