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Who gets SNAP benefits to buy groceries and what the government pays for the program – in 5 charts
Who gets SNAP benefits to buy groceries and what the government pays for the program – in 5 charts 42 million Americans rely on SNAP benefits to buy groceries, with the program helping low-income families and individuals put food on the table. The federal government halted the flow of funds to states to distribute as […]
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Why a quick compromise to the first government shutdown in nearly 7 years seems unlikely
Why a quick compromise to the first government shutdown in nearly 7 years seems unlikely The US government has entered its first shutdown in nearly seven years due to disagreements over spending measures, with both Democrats and Republicans seemingly dug in on their positions. The Democrats’ stated sticking point is the expiration of health care […]
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GOP lawmakers eye SNAP cuts, which would scale back benefits that help low-income people buy food at a time of high food prices
GOP lawmakers eye SNAP cuts, which would scale back benefits that help low-income people buy food at a time of high food prices A shopper who gets SNAP benefits shops for groceries at a supermarket in Bellflower, Calif., on Feb. 13, 2023. AP Photo/Allison Dinner Congress may soon consider whether to cut spending on the […]
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