The original headline is 10 words: "House Republicans Question Soda Purchases and Fraud in SNAP Hearing"

Short summary

House Republicans held a hearing on SNAP waste, fraud, and abuse, questioning the food and beverage industry's influence on nutritional policy. They raised concerns about SNAP card skimming, benefit trafficking, and the ability to purchase sugar-sweetened drinks. Twenty-three states have approved waivers to restrict soda and unhealthy food purchases, though waivers in five states have been vacated.

• •House Oversight hearing focused on SNAP fraud including card skimming and benefit trafficking
• •Republicans argued SNAP rules encourage unhealthy food consumption over fresh foods
• •23 states approved soda-restriction waivers; 5 state waivers vacated

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