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Stacey Abrams: “That rule change would deduct the value of a disabled…”

Featuring: Stacey Abrams, Democratic | Former Candidate, Governor of Georgia

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How Trump Is Attacking Disabled Americans

Published | Video Starts at 37:00

And then we also know that Trump is trying to penalize disabled people who are living at home with parents and other relatives if they receive SNAP benefits. And That rule change would deduct the value of a disabled adult's bedroom from their SSI allotment, even if the family members they live with are poor enough to qualify for SNAP. Why should the rest of America be outraged and engaged in advocacy around these issues? Humanity. I'm sorry. No, that. Look, that, that is, I believe, the most fundamental response. (37:00–37:11)

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Asserts that a rule change would deduct the value of a disabled adult's bedroom from their SSI allotment.

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