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Edward Markey: “1.1 million people in Massachusetts, out of 7 million…”

Featuring: Edward Markey, Democratic | U.S. Senate Massachusetts

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Senator Markey Hosts Press Conference on Health Care Cuts at Brigham Women's in Boston

Published | Video Starts at 08:53

And it should not have come to this. The president shouldn't have to be ordered to keep families from going hungry. The 1.1 million people in Massachusetts, out of 7 million residents, 1 in 7 residents in Massachusetts are on SNAP benefits. for the food they provide for their families. Those people should not have to wonder whether or not they're going to have the funding in order to provide that for their families. (08:53–09:11)

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Asserts that 1.1 million people in Massachusetts rely on SNAP benefits.

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