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Angie Craig: “440,000 Minnesotans alone need access to the SNAP program.”

Featuring: Angie Craig, Democratic | U.S. House Minnesota, 2nd Congressional District

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Angie Craig Accuses Trump Admin Of Using Food Insecurity As 'Bargaining Chip' In Govt. Shutdown

Published | Video Starts at 01:02

The President can't even be bothered to be in the country while Americans line up at food shelves across our nation. 440,000 Minnesotans alone need access to the SNAP program. The Trump administration has the appropriated funds and legal authority to fully fund SNAP in November. Plain and simple. They are refusing to follow the law, and they are cutting food assistance when there are ample funds available. (01:02–01:10)

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