Peter Welch: “4547 Vermonters have lost what we call three squares.”

“With a billion dollars, we could restore the SNAP program for every Vermonter who has been kicked off nutrition assistance because of the Trump tax bill. 4547 Vermonters have lost what we call three squares. Terrible. With a billion dollars, we could fund the women, infant and child benefits for Vermonters for 147 years. With a billion dollars, we could provide childcare for every child under five in Vermont for a year and a half.” (02:42–02:48)

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