Richard Blumenthal: “Connecticut, fortunately, is in a good fiscal position.”

“Budgets are blueprints. They reflect our values. You want an effective SNAP program, you want effective health care, you don't cut a third of all the Medicaid recipients. Connecticut, fortunately, is in a good fiscal position. The governor, to his great credit, committed. He was going to provide for the SNAP benefits even if the federal government cut off. But those red states, no way.” (30:08–30:13)

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