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Derrick Van Orden: “If you are receiving benefits from the federal government…”

Featuring: Derrick Van Orden, Republican | U.S. House, Wisconsin, District 3

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Congressman Van Orden's Address on Federal Benefits and SNAP Program

Published | Video Starts at 00:25

Now, please to recognize the gentleman from Wisconsin, Mr. Van Orden, for five minutes. Oh, new system, new guy. Hey, I want to clear the air and I'm going to dispel some things. If you are receiving benefits from the federal government lawfully as an American citizen, your benefits are not going to be reduced by a nickel. Okay, I'm gonna say it again. If you're an American citizen that is lawfully receiving benefits from the federal government, your benefits will not be reduced by a nickel. (00:25–00:36)

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Asserts that lawful federal benefits for American citizens will not be reduced.

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