“Forcing millions to reapply is a deliberate effort to shrink the program and leave families hungry,” said one lawmaker.
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“There is no excuse that justifies” not utilizing “every resource available” to fund SNAP, one critic said.
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The move is a “perverted interpretation of a rule that stops grocers from price gouging SNAP recipients,” said a critic.
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Critics say Trump is exploiting the federal shutdown to unilaterally slash the safety net and cause unnecessary pain.
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USDA could continue funding food stamps during the shutdown by using an available contingency fund, Democrats said.
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“How can they not feed the kids?” asked one parent struggling with the sudden loss of the program.
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