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Ed Case: “Sometimes about 161,000 of us rely on [Supplemental…”

Featuring: Ed Case, Democratic | U.S. House Hawaii, 1st Congressional District

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@RepEdCase annual Federal Funds Workshop 2-18-26 at Hawai'i State Capitol

Published | Video Starts at 37:35

Similarly, Supplemental Nutrition Assistant, which is our school lunch programs, and how we take care of our seniors and those that need extra food just to survive. Sometimes about 161,000 of us rely on [Supplemental Nutrition Assistance] in one way, shape or form. and these two programs are being contracted. And unless the law changes, that's what's going to happen by hundreds of millions of dollars. (37:35–37:43)

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