releases: https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases/cotton-statement-on-strengthening-food-stamp-work-requirements
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| https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases/cotton-statement-on-strengthening-food-stamp-work-requirements | Cotton Statement on Strengthening Food Stamp Work Requirements | 2019-12-04 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | Senate | AR | Tom Cotton | C001095 | www.cotton.senate.gov | cotton | https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Caroline Tabler or James Arnold (202) 224-2353 December 4, 2019 Cotton Statement on Strengthening Food Stamp Work Requirements Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Tom Cotton (R-AR) released the following statement after the United States Department of Agriculture announced a rule that would strengthen work requirements for able-bodied adults without dependents in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program: “Arkansans want to help their fellow man in need, but their assistance should be taken in good faith. That means if you’re receiving food stamps and you can get a job, you should. Secretary Perdue’s decision to strengthen work requirements for food stamps ensures that food aid is being taken in good faith, going to the Americans who truly need it.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-27T23:45:33Z |