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Federal funding to help vulnerable Americans in danger of getting cut
https://www.afscme.org/blog/federal-funding-to-help-vulnerable-americans-in-danger-of-getting-cut
By AFSCME Staff · Monday, July 01, 2024
Federal money for programs and services that help millions of vulnerable Americans and employ many AFSCME members could be in jeopardy next year.
AFSCME is teaming up with allies to fight drastic cuts proposed by right-wing lawmakers. More draconian proposals are likely if Donald Trump is elected president in November and his allies seize control of Congress.
House Republicans are taking aim at the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which helps low-income Americans feed themselves and their families. SNAP would be slashed by $30 billion over 10 years if right-wing lawmakers have their way, according to a letter from AFSCME and our allies. Many AFSCME members administer SNAP benefits.
“Strengthening SNAP and the commodity assistance programs ensures that the more than 41 million people who continue to rely on SNAP benefits every month to put food on the table — during a time of increased rent and health care costs — can access and afford the nutrition they need to thrive,” according to the letter.
FULL story at link above.