House Approves $40 Billion Cut to Food Stamps Over 10 YearsIndian Country Today Media NetworkIn a close vote along party lines – 217 to 210 – the Republican U.S. House on September 19 approved $40 billion in cuts to SNAP, the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, commonly known as food stamps. House Majority Leader Eric…
China's Xi stamps authority on party with Bo verdictReutersBEIJING (Reuters) – With ousted senior politician Bo Xilai jailed for life, Chinese President Xi Jinping has stamped his authority on the Communist Party by effectively warning he will not tolerate dissent as he seeks to push through tough economic …and more » More: continued here
REFILE-China's Xi stamps authority on party with Bo verdictReutersBEIJING, Sept 23 (Reuters) – With ousted senior politician Bo Xilai jailed for life, Chinese President Xi Jinping has stamped his authority on the Communist Party by effectively warning he will not tolerate dissent as he seeks to push through tough …and more » More: continued here
Washington Times Congress's war on food stampsWashington TimesWASHINGTON, September 22, 2013 — Democrats in Congress, along with a few moderate Republicans, are fighting to preserve the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP) for low-income families, senior citizens on fixed incomes, and veterans …Roll Call: New Hampshire's congresswomen tackle food stamps, Obamacare …Concord MonitorIn Washington, cutting any spending…
Jason Greenslate, Food Stamp Surfer, Responds To The HatersHuffington PostWASHINGTON — Jason Greenslate is America's most famous food stamp recipient. Fox News profiled the 28-year-old San Diego resident in two August segments about America's "food stamp binge." The stories showed Greenslate buying sushi and lobster …and more » More: continued here
OKLAHOMA CITY—Why did all but 15 Republicans decide last week that they could vote for a $39 billion cut to food stamps over the next 10 years even though participation in the program has gone up during the recession? More: continued here
Hating On Food StampsNew York Times (blog)Tyler Cowen wonders why Republicans have chosen to go after the food stamp program, which he concedes is actually pretty good. He suggests that it's a sign of weakness, because the GOP isn't willing or able to go after the big items like Medicare. But …and more » More: continued…
Food stamps by the numbersPBS NewsHourAfter a showdown in the House ended with a vote to cut the nation's food stamp program by $40 billion, the controversial measure is headed to the Senate. In an interview with Hari Sreenivasan, Wall Street Journal reporter Damian Paletta breaks down … More: continued here
Philly.com Planned cuts in food stamps decriedPhilly.comThe vote by the House of Representatives on Thursday to slash billions from food stamps has rocked local advocates for the poor, who see the move as a potential blow to people already struggling to survive. At the same time, advocates praised four … More: continued here
I'm a 35-Year-Old Veteran On Food StampsHuffington PostMy name is Jason. I turned 35 less than a week ago. My first job was maintenance work at a public pool when I was 17. I worked 40 hours a week while I was in college. I've never gone longer than six months without employment in my…