Talk about supporting policies that basically do the opposite. Right now, thanks to extra funding the 2009 stimulus had given our SNAP program (aka “food stamps”) running out, millions of Americans are set to have their benefits cut this month—right before the holidays. Republicans could have extended them, but they chose not to. Not only that, but they’re pushing for an additional $39 billion in cuts to the program. All while pushing for more tax breaks for the rich and big corporations. Add this on top of many Republican-controlled states refusing to expand Medicaid under “Obamacare” — denying the expansion of health care to millions of poor Americans — and they’re not only cutting food benefits for the poor, but health care benefits as well.
Posted on: Sun, 03 Nov 2013 18:03:13 +0000
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