In Latest Attempt to Harm Struggling Families, Trump Urges Lawmakers to Push One Million Americans

[workinclasszero]

Off Food Stamp Program

"So weird the Trump administration isn't putting work requirements on its capital gains tax cut."
by Julia Conley, staff writer Published on Thursday, August 02, 2018 by Common Dreams

With both houses of Congress preparing to merge their two versions of the farm bill, President Donald Trump announced his hope on Thursday that lawmakers will reach an agreement that kicks one million Americans off the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), also known as food stamps.

In the House's version of the farm bill, adults between the ages of 19 and 59 would be required to either work or be enrolled in a job training program 20 hours per week to qualify for assistance.

The Senate did not include work requirements in its bill. Trump's declaration that the Senate "should go to 51 votes" signaled the White House's hope that Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) will abandon the filibuster, making it easier for Republicans to pass a farm bill that would cut down on food stamp recipients.

https://www.commondreams.org/news/2018/08/02/latest-attempt-harm-struggling-families-trump-urges-lawmakers-push-one-million

[underpants]

1. Hey farmers! You're about to lose a million customers

Actually this goes more to big Agro but still.

Tariffs
Bailout
Cutting SNAP

It all makes sense if you don't think about it

[workinclasszero]

2. Thats right

Another blow to farmers from Shit45.

Are farmers tired of winning yet?

[mopinko]

4. yeah, instead of handouts to select farmers, they should triple snap.

even if you time limit that for this year, it will do a better job of supporting farmers than their stupid give aways.

and remind people how much farmers benefit from snap. that was the original reason for the damn program.

[2naSalit]

3. Most SNAP programs...

are administered by the states which means they set the rules. I have first hand knowledge that those requirements do exists in some states while others require that you be registered with the jobservice agency in that state and be actively seeking work in your field of skills to qualify, and then, it's not like the entire food bill for any person is fulfilled by this social survival program.