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John Larson: “The Republicans plan to slash SNAP nutrition benefits by 313…”

Featuring: John Larson, Democratic | U.S. House Connecticut, 1st Congressional District

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Congressman John Larson's Town Hall on Social Security, Tax Cuts, and Healthcare

Published | Video Starts at 27:29

Thank you, Congressman. Next question comes from Louise. And Louise asks, can we prevent the administration from cutting off SNAP benefits? Yeah. Hi, Louise. Thank you for your questions. Yeah. The Republicans plan to slash SNAP nutrition benefits by 313 billion, which will impact over 42 million Americans who rely on it. including nearly 41,000 people just in Connecticut's first congressional district. While Republicans focus on lowering the cost of silencers for firearms, they are doing nothing to improve the safety in … (27:29–27:41)

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Asserts that Republicans plan to cut SNAP benefits by $313 billion, affecting over 42 million Americans.

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