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GOP Propose Historic Cuts to Food Aid to Offset Tax Cuts for the Rich
The legislation would slash federal SNAP spending by $290 billion over the next decade.
House Democrats Launch Effort to Shield Medicaid and SNAP From GOP Cuts
To succeed, the petition needs the support of every member of the House Democratic caucus and at least five Republicans.
Trump and GOP Attack Children’s Food Aid in Order to Fund Tax Cuts for the Rich
This comes as roughly 14 million children in the US are already food insecure.
House Republicans Vote to Gut Medicaid for Tax Cuts After Pressure From Trump
“They're showing you exactly who they’re working for,” Rep. Pramila Jayapal said on social media.
GOP Votes to Advance Budget That Slashes Food Benefits, Medicaid for Millions
Proposed SNAP cuts would potentially take benefits from more than 9 million low-income people in an average month.
Senate Republicans Signal Intent to Slash Medicaid Funding in Upcoming Budget
Republicans rejected a series of Democratic amendments aimed at preventing cuts to Medicare and Medicaid.
GOP Proposes $4.5T Tax Giveaway to Rich While Slashing Food Stamps, Medicaid
House Republicans’ draft budget calls for $2 trillion in cuts to federal nutrition assistance and other programs.
Trump’s Federal Funding Freeze Sparks Alarm and Confusion
Among other things, the move threatens programs and aid that millions in the US rely on.
Trump and Allies Plot Cuts to Medicaid, Food Stamps to Fund Tax Cuts for Wealthy
Polling shows that most Americans would oppose cuts to either program.
Advocates Urge Action as US Food Insecurity Reaches Its Highest Levels in Years
A new USDA report reveals that about 13.5 percent of US households struggled to access enough food in 2023.