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Shutdown Impacts Release of Food Stamps
Clip: Season 1700 Episode 1732 | 5m 19sVideo has Closed Captions
David Lee discusses waits for food stamps in the wake of the government shutdown.
One of the side effects of last month’s government shutdown was a change to when food stamp benefits were disbursed. David Lee of Feeding Wisconsin discusses how recipients may have to wait longer for their March benefits since February’s were released early. Lee also says Gov. Tony Evers may be able to reverse work requirements that were imposed under former Gov. Scott Walker if the courts allow.
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Here and Now
Shutdown Impacts Release of Food Stamps
Clip: Season 1700 Episode 1732 | 5m 19sVideo has Closed Captions
One of the side effects of last month’s government shutdown was a change to when food stamp benefits were disbursed. David Lee of Feeding Wisconsin discusses how recipients may have to wait longer for their March benefits since February’s were released early. Lee also says Gov. Tony Evers may be able to reverse work requirements that were imposed under former Gov. Scott Walker if the courts allow.
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