Tom Emmer: “Democrats also say SNAP benefits will be cut for Americans…”

“In stark contrast, Republicans on the Energy and Commerce Committee have laid out a clear path to strengthen, secure and sustain the program for those who need it the most, such as mothers, children, people with disabilities and the elderly. Democrats also say SNAP benefits will be cut for Americans who need them. Another lie. The House Agriculture Committee's piece of the reconciliation bill closes loopholes within SNAP like the one that allowed for a retired millionaire in my congressional district in my home state of Minnesota to receive thousands of dollars in food stamps from snap back in 2016.” (00:46–00:53)

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