GOP's misguided attack on food stampsLos Angeles TimesUnable to push a $20-billion cut in food stamps through the House in June, Republicans are now seeking to cut $40 billion over 10 years by tightening eligibility and cutting off able-bodied adults who don't find or train for jobs. Far too many … More: continued here
House to vote on deep cuts to food-stamp programWashington PostThe years-long fight over federal funding for food stamps is set for another showdown Thursday when House Republicans plan to vote on a proposal to dramatically curtail aid to needy Americans. Every Democrat is expected to vote against the proposal. More: continued here
Rep. Andy Harris calls for job training instead of food stampsWashington Times (blog)Rep. Andy Harris, Maryland Republican, said that many who are using food stamps could benefit from job training instead to get people back in the workforce and help improve the economy. “Let's be smart with the dollars we have and help the people…
Congresswoman Uses Steak, Vodka And Caviar To Hammer Republicans On …BuzzFeedJackie Speier decided to make an unconventional pitch on the House of Representatives floor Thursday to defend food stamps. Speier used a cooked steak, a bottle of vodka, and a can of caviar to point out members of Congress who had large numbers of …and more »…
House Republicans on Thursday will take up a controversial bill cutting 3.8 million people from food stamp rolls next year by making it tougher for some families to qualify. The bill would cut $40 billion … More: continued here
On the House menu, a vote to slash food stampsMSNBCBlanca Sanchez and her son, Victor Manuel al Canta, choose food with help from volunteers during their once-a-month shopping trip at the food pantry at the People's Resource Center, on August 20, 2013 in Wheaton, Illinois. Photo by Melanie Stetson … More: continued here
Congresswoman Uses Steak, Vodka, And Caviar To Hammer Republicans On …BuzzFeedJackie Speier decided to make an unconventional pitch on the House of Representatives floor Thursday to defend food stamps. Speier used a cooked steak, a bottle of vodka, and a can of caviar to point out members of Congress who had large numbers of …and more »…
The U.S. unemployment rate is so high that the poor can't find jobs More: continued here
House poised to vote on food stamp cutsMinnesota Public RadioWASHINGTON — The U.S. House plans to vote tomorrow on a bill that cuts food stamps by nearly $40 billion over 10 years, a move that would eliminate benefits for an estimated 32,000 Minnesotans. Food stamp funding has long been part of the farm bill ……
U.S. News & World Report House to Vote on Cutting Back on Food StampsABC NewsHouse Republican leaders scrambled Thursday to line up support in advance of a late-afternoon vote on legislation that would cut nearly $4 billion a year from the food stamp program, now used by 1 in 7 Americans. Some GOP moderates questioned…