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John Fetterman: “In my state, Pennsylvania, 2 million Pennsylvanians rely on…”

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Fetterman on shutdown: 'Keeping the government hostage' shouldn't be Democrats' 'long game'

Published November 10, 2025 | Video Starts at 04:22

Is that something Democrats can accept at this point? Of course I'm concerned about that. Of course I want those things. You know, let's compare, let's compare the picture. In my state, Pennsylvania, 2 million Pennsylvanians rely on SNAP to feed themselves or their families. Around 400,000, you know, get those kinds of tax credits. Now we, we fight for both. (04:22–04:29)

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