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Food aid cuts and other changes: What the U.S. House spending bill could mean for Texans
Many low-income families would see cuts in health care and food benefits. The state hopes for a big reimbursement for border ...
‘Medicaid and food stamps are easy targets’: House bill makes unprecedented cuts to Medicaid and SNAP
Older adults and low-income people will have a tougher time accessing food assistance and healthcare services under the House ...
Millions Could Lose SNAP Food Benefits Under Trump Tax Cut Plan
The House Agriculture Committee approved nearly $300 billion in cuts to SNAP benefits, putting many at risk of hunger.
Iowans won't be able to buy pop, candy with SNAP dollars after USDA approves waiver request
Iowans will be banned from using Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program dollars to buy certain types of food beginning in ...
Millions Could Lose Food Stamp Benefits Under Republican Bill, Analysis Finds
Others could see their monthly benefits reduced if the bill were to become law, according to the nonpartisan Congressional ...
SNAP Benefit Rules Could Change for Children Aged 7 and Above
The new proposal would be part of Republicans' budget legislation currently being considered by lawmakers in the House of Representatives.
Bill passes House committee with $300B SNAP cuts. What it means for 3 million Texans
A sweeping Farm Bill that includes $300 billion in cuts to food assistance programs has cleared the U.S. House Committee on Agriculture.
KCRG on MSN3h
Iowa Hunger Coalition says restrictions on SNAP won’t make the state healthier
Governor Reynolds says changes to SNAP will promote healthy eating and protect future generations from disease.
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SNAP prepares June payments, although faces possible changes
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is set to distribute June payments to millions across the U.S., while ...