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TexasTowelie

(120,888 posts)
Fri May 23, 2025, 03:13 AM 10 hrs ago

How Trump, GOP budget bill could slash SNAP benefits - CBS News



As President Trump's budget bill dominates headlines, Americans are facing the possibility of benefits they depend on being diminished. One of them is the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or SNAP. Elaine Waxman, senior fellow in the tax and income supports division at the Urban Institute, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
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How Trump, GOP budget bill could slash SNAP benefits - CBS News (Original Post) TexasTowelie 10 hrs ago OP
Sharp cuts in SNAP also mean no_hypocrisy 9 hrs ago #1

no_hypocrisy

(51,612 posts)
1. Sharp cuts in SNAP also mean
Fri May 23, 2025, 04:42 AM
9 hrs ago

Reduced free school lunches for public school children. If students are hungry, they can't concentrate in class.

Reduced sales in retail supermarkets (EBT).

Increased risk of theft of food.

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