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USA Today: An end to SNAP? Why it may happen in a couple of years in some states
“That will 'almost certainly lead some states to cut SNAP participation substantially and is likely to lead other states to end their participation in the prog…
CNN: SNAP benefits are flowing again, but many enrollees will soon hit another hurdle
“Overall, roughly double the number of SNAP recipients will be subject to the mandate, said Lauren Bauer, a fellow in economic studies at the Brookings Institu…
PBS NewsHour: ‘You cannot crowdsource $8 billion.’ Here’s what to know about the lapse in SNAP benefits
“There are logistical complications for actually issuing the money, said Lauren Bauer, a fellow in economic studies at the Brookings Institution. That means ev…
The Washington Post: The latest GOP push to cut waste and spending: Work requirements
“‘We have never required a 64-year-old single widow who’s taking care of her grandchild to work in order to be able to receive SNAP benefits,' said Lauren Baue…
PBS News Hour: Provision in GOP budget bill puts millions at risk of losing SNAP benefits
“SNAP work requirements punish the unemployed. Searching for jobs, for work is not an allowable use of your time when you're being subject to SNAP work require…
The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell: Trump fails to comment on Musk’s plans for government cuts
“In Trump’s first term, he proposed cuts particularly in programs for people of need, including millions of hard-pressed working families, many of whom voted f…
NPR: The country’s social safety net could be in danger as Trump looks to slash spending
“The irony ... is that among the people who would be hurt most seriously are working-class families, the very people who are now part of his political base.”
ProPublica: Trump says he’ll fight for working-class Americans. His first presidency suggests he won’t.
“'Trump proposed significantly deeper cuts to programs for low- and modest-income people than any other president ever has, including Reagan, by far,' said Rob…
