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Elizabeth Lower-Basch was quoted in this article about the effects of ending the expansion of SNAP benefits. 

Both Parker Gilkesson and Suzanne Wikle were quoted about the Medicaid food pilot program. 

Ashley Burnside explains EBT skimming in response to a new lawsuit filed on behalf of SNAP participants in NY against the government for inadequate protections against theft.

“Oftentimes people don’t realize they’ve been stolen from until they’re at the cash register with a cart full of groceries,” said Ashley Burnside, a senior policy analyst at the Center for Law and Social Policy

Juliana Zhou: “Once you start to get into the reasons why people aren’t able to access these benefits, oftentimes, it’s not because they’re ineligible. It’s because they can’t find the information they need (...)"

Ashley Burnside was quoted about EBT skimming.

Ashley Burnside was quoted in this article.

Parker Gilkesson was interviewed to discuss CLASP report about how SNAP supports families with low incomes, but also reinforces racism and structures of oppression.

“It is never your responsibility to be at a loss for those funds. Your credit card company will reimburse you,” said Ashley Burnside, a senior policy analyst at the Center for Law and Social Policy.

"CLASP says while it is true states can’t use federal funds to replace benefits unless the loss was due to a “system error,” states could use their own funds."