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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsHow are people going to live after another cut to SNAP??
I can't understand why ANY Democratic member would vote for further cuts. They ought to be ashamed of themselves.
Kelvin Mace
(17,469 posts)The word "Democrat" is is not synonymous with "liberal" any more and hasn't been for a LONG time.
The rich call the shots in both parties, the Democrats just occasionally throw is a bone to get re-elected.
rbrnmw
(7,160 posts)The food pantry here is running very low already. This is the most cold-hearted thing I have ever witnessed. I am just devastated that anyone could be this mean.
okaawhatever
(9,462 posts)and utility bills. Sorry if your real purpose is as a right wing troll, but the truth is certain states have different proof requirements for utility bills used to offset income and qualify. Why do you think Elizabeth Warren voted for it? The right wing is pushing the cut to keep their rabid voters calmed down.
Ellipsis
(9,124 posts)okaawhatever
(9,462 posts)Ellipsis
(9,124 posts)okaawhatever
(9,462 posts)House Republicans originally wanted to cut food stamps by $40 billion over a decade, throwing almost 4 million people out of the program. As part of the compromise, the U.S. Department of Agriculture will be barred from advertising the availability of benefits a measure that Rep. Frank Thompson supported.
http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2014/01/30/268876193/small-cuts-to-food-stamps-add-up-to-big-pains-for-many-recipients
How do you like that, will be barred from advertising!
I also read it won't take effect for existing food stamp recipients until this summer and for some people next year. Don't know what the difference in the dates is based on.
rbrnmw
(7,160 posts)no advertising? What the hell is wrong with these people? They don't want to tell poor hungry people that there is help for them? I hope EVERYONE who has a soul, vote the Tea-publican party out.
rbrnmw
(7,160 posts)just a mother of 4 kids one who is a type 1 diabetic and I am unemployed and on SNAP.
http://swampland.time.com/2014/01/29/house-to-vote-on-final-farm-bill-food-stamp-cuts/
okaawhatever
(9,462 posts)okaawhatever
(9,462 posts)don't know about. I researched several of them when I volunteered. If you let me know what state you're in I"ll private mail you any links I have.
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rbrnmw
(7,160 posts)and people will get these cuts because they lose whatever was allowed for utilities
SamKnause
(13,110 posts)I applied for Food Stamps in November 2012.
I qualified for $169.00 per month in Food Stamps for 2 months.
In January of 2013 my Food Stamps were reduced to $140.00 for 2 months.
My Food Stamps were reduced in March 2013 to $109.00 per month.
As of January 1st, 2014 my Food Stamps have been reduced to $99.00 per month.
I would call that a huge cut.
rbrnmw
(7,160 posts)okaawhatever
(9,462 posts)disgraceful.
If the current Senate bill is passed by the house then people in 16 states may be affected by closing a loophole. This is an article in NPR from before the passage talking about what might happen, but I think it's the best explanation:
http://www.npr.org/blogs/money/2013/12/04/248718310/loophole-or-workaround-food-stamp-edition
Arcanetrance
(2,670 posts)Fumesucker
(45,851 posts)notemason
(299 posts)As I understand it corrects an oversight in previous legislation that allowed some to receive more than was intended, hence the D's acceptance. It is real losses of average $90 per family involved. Only 3 states are not affected that do not use LIHEAP info to calculate their standard utility deductions but only a small subset will see the cuts. I believe the states unaffected are SC, Ariz., and one other, Mississippi, maybe.
Bigmack
(8,020 posts)... will just have to buy a lot less porterhouse and king crab and caviar, then.
We all have to tighten our belts, you know.
Our "job creators" have taken their hits... the middle class has taken some big hits.... and now the hungry need to take their hits.
Food aid recipients have been rolling in the clover, but now they'll have to adjust.
If I need to add ... you are too fucking dumb to be on DU.
Bigmack
(8,020 posts)rbrnmw
(7,160 posts)It's so sad to see people always vote against their own best interests