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New Jersey working to replace stolen SNAP benefits: "It's not a new problem"
Thousands of people are victims of stolen SNAP benefits in New Jersey every month, officials said.
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Thousands of people are victims of stolen SNAP benefits in New Jersey every month, officials said.
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