Trump, SNAP and tax cut
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House Republicans are looking to push through a package of tax breaks and spending cuts to advance Trump’s agenda.
warns that a Republican-backed proposal to modify eligibility for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) could strip benefits from up to 11 million Americans, with children and seniors bearing the brunt of the impact. The report analyzes a ...
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Soy Aire on MSNProposed SNAP overhaul could impact millions of american familiesA new legislative proposal aims to change SNAP work exemption rules, potentially affecting millions of American families. By reducing the age limit for work exemptions from 18 to 7 years, many parents may face new work requirements.
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The Texas Tribune on MSNFood aid cuts and other changes: What the U.S. House spending bill could mean for TexansMany low-income families would see cuts in health care and food benefits. The state hopes for a big reimbursement for border security spending.
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The bill looks to slash taxes and increase spending on oil drilling, the military, and immigration, while also making cuts to Medicaid and food assistance programs
The efforts by Republicans in Congress to alter SNAP benefits has the potential to negatively impact about 42 million people nationwide who receive food stamps for groceries, including over 40,000 people on Hawaii Island, according to the state Department of Human Services.
Corporate influence The report claims that industry-funded research outpaces public funding, with the chemical industry spending $77 million on lobbying in 2024 and more than 10,000 EPA inventory chemicals remaining confidential. It calls for transparency and conflict-of-interest policies.
As Atlanta Public Schools are set to close for summer break next week, one of the main questions on Kimberly Duke’s mind is how she will feed her children. The mother of 10, and executive director of the education advocacy group Atlanta Thrive,
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The 19th on MSNHow Trump’s ‘one, big, beautiful’ tax bill could impact programs for women and childrenHouse Republicans approved a sweeping package early Thursday morning that contained deep cuts to programs assisting low-income Americans, including Medicaid and SNAP food stamp eligibility.