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SNAP cost estimate jumps more than 8%, adding new wrinkle to farm bill debate

02/15/23 4:17 PM By Philip Brasher

The Congressional Budget Office is raising its cost estimate for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program by $93 billion over the next 10 years, or about 8.4%, due in part to expected benefit recalculations authorized by the 2018 farm bill.

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