Republicans Considering Cutting SNAP Benefits As Part Of Deficit Reduction Plan
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The proposed cut would reverse a permanent boost put in place by President Joe Biden.

Summary

House Republicans are considering a 20% cut to SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits, impacting over 22 million households, as part of a $5 trillion deficit reduction plan.

The proposed changes to SNAP would save $247 billion over a decade by rolling back a Biden-era increase tied to the USDA’s “thrifty food plan.”

Critics argue the cuts could harm vulnerable populations and reduce demand for food production, while Republicans view the changes as a way to curb spending and encourage employment.

  • captainlezbian@lemmy.world
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    5 hours ago

    Yeah and you’re probably getting your bulk from potatoes and rice. A lady i know is amazing at cooking potatoes and eggs because she was off and on homeless in college and when you need a lot of filling calories cheap you go for potatoes (and eggs back then)

    • NotMyOldRedditName@lemmy.world
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      4 hours ago

      I wish potato’s lasted longer without a dark chilled area to keep them. Sometimes the grocery store by me puts on these crazy deals for 10lb-20lb bags, but I can’t go through that that fast.