Edward Markey: “The Republicans refuse to act [on the issue of EBT…”

“We're a population of 7 million people. 1.1 million of them tomorrow will begin to be harmed in terms of their ability to provide for their families, and it is because The Republicans refuse to act [on the issue of EBT benefits]. I am angry that the Republican House members continue to be on vacation for the last five weeks and not come back to Washington to solve this problem.” (00:41–00:57)

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