Chellie Pingree: “Eligibility has wiped out a lot of people in the [SNAP]…”

“Per meal, per day, which means that there isn't enough money in there, usually for fresh fruits and vegetables. The states are going to be cut because of the changes in the big, ugly bill. And Eligibility has wiped out a lot of people in the [SNAP] program. We're also talking today about the WIC program being cut. Fruits and vegetables cut out of the programs. This is how we feed moms and young kids, 0 to 5.” (01:53)

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