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Angie Craig: “Over $5 billion in the snap contingency fund.”

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 01:26

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. Over $5 billion in the snap contingency fund. And they have the legal statutory transfer authority to fund the rest. If the President wanted to help feed hungry Americans, he would. (01:26–01:31)

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