Chellie Pingree: “We still only have $2 per person, per day, per meal [for…”

“So at the same time, the department is restricting the amount of money going to snap. We still only have $2 per person, per day, per meal [for 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.” (01:40–01:44)

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