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prima:Espacios Abiertos questions arguments seeking to prevent Puerto Rico´s access to SNAP

According to a study by the organization based on the federal contributions states receive and make, seven states have a higher per capita deficit with the U.S. government than the island.

February 17, 2024 - 11:54 AM

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A study commissioned by the United States Department of Agriculture determined that, if on track, Puerto Rico's access to SNAP could take a decade. (Shutterstock)

Washington D. C. — Even though Puerto Rico residents generally do not pay federal income taxes, seven states have a higher per capita deficit with the U.S. government than the island, when comparing the contributions they receive and make to the U.S. Treasury, according to an analysis by the organization Espacios Abiertos.

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