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Steve Scalise: “42 million people will lose [SNAP] benefits in just a few…”

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 27 of Government Shutdown

Published | Video Starts at 24:16

And if Senator Gallego is not sure how many people that is, we've been told by the administration how many people will stand to lose real benefits, SNAP benefits, food stamps for kids. 42 million people will lose [SNAP] benefits in just a few days. Senator Gallego, look at their pocketbooks. WIC Women Infants and Children program helps feed 7 million low income moms and infants. Senator, go look at those pocketbooks. (24:16–24:22)

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