Congressman Rick Nolan

Amidst the terrible aftermath of yesterday's Oklahoma tornado, we again watch first responder public employees - police, firefighters, ambulance drivers and so many others - risk their own lives to rescue the victims. Our thoughts, prayers and admiration go out to all. I know those of us in Congress will do everything in our power to send help to the people of Oklahoma to recover and rebuild.

In Minnesota alone, 68% of SNAP recipients are families with children. More than a quarter are elderly, disabled, or veterans. 44% are working families. Now is not the time to cut SNAP funding. On May 15th, Rick stood up for SNAP recipients during a meeting of the Agriculture Committee.

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Rick was interviewed for a segment on CNN regarding the unfair cuts to Social Security and Medicare in the President's Budget.

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