We need policies that create jobs and meet the real needs of our nation. Expanding food stamp eligibility has a double impact. It puts food on the table for a struggling family who receives the food stamps, and food on the table for workers who got jobs producing and selling food. It is a win for working families, and a win for our economy. It is important to make sure unemployed workers have the support they need to stay healthy and responsible employers have access to resources to help rebuild the economy,” said Joe Hansen, President of the United Food and Commercial Workers Union.

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