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Derrick Van Orden: “The cost of living has absolutely nothing to do with the…”

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

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Rep. Van Orden Speaks on Improving SNAP Efficiency in House Agriculture Subcommittee Hearing

Published | Video Starts at 02:37

In addition to what I will say is And I'm not familiar with the cost of living in your state, so I apologize. Cost of living across the country has increased. Okay, so, Ms. Bivens, The cost of living has absolutely nothing to do with the administration program. So hold on a second now. Going to go back to Wisconsin. Mr. Chairman, I request unanimous consent to enter this little bit of paperwork I got in the record. (02:37–02:42)

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Asserts that cost of living does not affect the cost of administering SNAP.

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