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by Causes | 12.4.19

What’s the story?

The Trump administration has announced a plan to cut food-stamp benefits for about 700,000 Americans as a way to encourage more people to work.
The new rule would make it harder for states to grant waivers from a requirement that beneficiaries work or participate in vocational-training programs.

What are people saying?

Sonny Perdue, agriculture secretary:

“Government can be a powerful force for good, but government dependency has never been the American dream. We need to encourage people by giving them a helping hand but not allowing it to become an indefinitely giving hand.”

Rep. Marcia Fudge (D-OH):

What do you think?

Do you support tightening access to food stamps? Take action above and tell your reps, then share your thoughts below.

—Josh Herman

(Photo Credit: iStock / etcityimage)

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