The Trump administration told states on Saturday that they must “immediately undo” any actions to provide full food stamp benefits to low-income families, in a move that added to the uncertainty surrounding the nation’s largest anti-hunger program during the government shutdown. In late-night guidance seen by The New York Times, the Agriculture Department also threatened financial penalties against states.

Why is feeding people political? What value add is forcing people to starve? Monsters.

  • Powderhorn@beehaw.org
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    5 days ago

    That’s exactly my point. People won’t spend SNAP at Walmart, they’ll cancel Prime and all other streaming services. Something’s gotta give, and even HEB is raising prices by 25%-50%. Like, how is the line supposed to go up when people can’t afford your products?

    We’re going to see a bunch of fools parted with their money.

    “Pay them enough to buy food? Pshaw.”