Mike Johnson: “The contingency fund for that was something they batted down…”

“Democrat attorneys general are suing the federal government to try to compel SNAP benefits to flow. Despite the government being closed and despite the fact that there is no money to do that. Congress hasn't authorized that. The contingency fund for that was something they batted down when the Democrats decided to vote against the criminal and shut the government. For Democrats, there's a much easier option on the table. Just go do your job and fully fund all these programs and all these categories of people by voting for the cr.” (11:11–11:19)

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