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Rosa DeLauro: “16 million children who rely on SNAP benefits did not shell…”

Featuring: Rosa DeLauro, Democratic | U.S. House Connecticut, 3rd Congressional District

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Press Conference on Trump Admin's Cruel SNAP Cuts

Published | Video Starts at 07:13

The Trump administration is more than happy to cut backroom deals. They want to dole favors out to the highest bidders. It's a shame that 16 million children who rely on SNAP benefits did not shell out a hefty donation to The President's inaugural fund. But they're only kids. After all. House Republicans are still on vacation. We have not voted on any legislation in over a month. (07:13–07:22)

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