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TexasTowelie

(120,909 posts) Fri May 23, 2025, 03:13 AM Friday

How Trump, GOP budget bill could slash SNAP benefits - CBS News

As President Trump's budget bill dominates headlines, Americans are facing the possibility of benefits they depend on being diminished. One of them is the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or SNAP. Elaine Waxman, senior fellow in the tax and income supports division at the Urban Institute, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.

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1. Sharp cuts in SNAP also mean

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Fri May 23, 2025, 04:42 AM

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Reduced free school lunches for public school children. If students are hungry, they can't concentrate in class.

Reduced sales in retail supermarkets (EBT).

Increased risk of theft of food.

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