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Edward Markey: “There is no reason why it is too hard to provide $6.20 a day…”

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

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Senator Markey Hosts Press Conference at Project Bread In Boston with Rep. Pressley to Protect SNAP

Published | Video Starts at 05:19

There is no reason for cupboards or refrigerators to be empty. There is no reason to allow a baby to cry in want of food. There is no reason why it is too hard to provide $6.20 a day for SNAP benefits to Americans. when Trump and Republicans can give $1.5 trillion in tax breaks to the wealthiest people in our country. That isn't just an economic failure. That isn't just a civic failure. (05:19–05:29)

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Asserts that providing $6.20 a day for SNAP benefits should not be difficult.

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