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Susan Collins: “170,000 Mainers rely on the SNAP program.”

Featuring: Susan Collins, Republican | U.S. Senate Maine

'We Must Not Delay Any Longer': Susan Collins Urges Passing Funding Bill To End Government Shutdown

Published November 10, 2025 | Video Starts at 02:01

One of the most unfortunate and shameful consequences of the shutdown has been that these vital nutrition programs were in jeopardy for our most vulnerable families, including 170,000 Mainers rely on the SNAP program. Other programs will be funded through January 30 while the Senate and House continue our work on the remainder of the year long appropriations bills. (02:01–02:23)

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Asserts that 170,000 people in Maine rely on the SNAP program.

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