Millions of Americans are at risk of losing food stamps next month amid shutdown | CNN Politics
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Roughly 42 million people are at risk of losing critical food assistance in November amid the federal government shutdown. And it’s not clear whether the Trump administration will step in to find the funds to continue paying benefits, as it has with other priorities.

The government shutdown isn’t just political gridlock — it’s a direct hit on working families. SNAP recipients aren’t lazy. Most do work — they just don’t earn enough to survive. When Congress fails to fund basic programs, it’s not “tough love.” It’s cruelty.
If you’re angry, you’re not alone. We need a government that protects people, not punishes them.

    • PM_ME_VINTAGE_30S@lemmy.sdf.orgEnglish
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      4 months ago

      I know, but defunding all the social welfare programs will be one of the inevitable political consequences of ending the shutdown early. Like I’m not accusing you personally of actually wanting to defund social welfare programs, but this is what will definitely happen if the Democrats give up. (It might also happen if the Democrats get what they want because Democrats are also monsters and therefore don’t want much.)