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James V. Hansen: “Republicans in the House Agricultural Committee have already voted to slash $33 billion from the food stamp program…”

On the recordMay 17, 2012
Republicans in the House Agricultural Committee have already voted to slash $33 billion from the food stamp program while leaving farm subsidies unscathed. This is unconscionable in our present economy. Please consider all our citizens when you vote, not the entitled few agribusinesses.

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Criticism of cuts to food stamps while protecting agribusiness subsidies.

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