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Bernie Sanders: “Millions of Americans are on the verge of losing access to…”

Featuring: Bernie Sanders, Independent | U.S. Senate, Vermont

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Bernie to Trump: Obey the Law, Release SNAP Emergency Funds

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Millions of Americans are on the verge of losing access to food assistance known as SNAP. In an absolutely unbelievable way. President Trump is refusing to release the $5 billion in emergency funding for SNAP that helps feed 16 million kids, and that is a direct violation of the law. (00:00–00:05)

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