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Romaine Quinn: “SNAP benefits are a lifeline. It's to make sure you're not…”

Featuring: Romaine Quinn, Republican | Wisconsin State Senate, District 25

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Sen. Romaine Quinn Discusses March Legislative Updates On DrydenWire Live

Published | Video Starts at 51:54

And on the flip side, in exchange for more positions. We also wanted SNAP reform, which we've talked about forever as conservatives. SNAP benefits are a lifeline. It's to make sure you're not going hungry. It is not to allow you to buy things that, frankly, are not nutritious for you, including snap softened drinks, etc. Now, I came from the world of selling Coca Cola products. That industry was not happy with me for voting for that. Whoops, shocker. (51:54–52:07)

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Asserts that SNAP benefits are intended to prevent hunger, not to purchase non-nutritious items like soft drinks.

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