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Steve Scalise: “42 million people [are affected by the SNAP program…”

Featuring: Steve Scalise, Republican | House Majority Leader, U.S. House Louisiana, District 1

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Speaker Johnson and House GOP Leadership Give Remarks on Day 35 of Government Shutdown

Published | Video Starts at 23:24

Hopefully they weigh that when they cast their vote today. And we see every day, of course, unfortunately, more and more consequences to the suffering Democrats are causing. We know on the SNAP program, 42 million people [are affected by the SNAP program shutdown]. And yes, the courts are trying to work with the White House to find ways to move some other money around. (23:24–23:27)

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