US EditionCassidy Blames Democrats for Shutdown, Jeopardizing SNAP Program - American Press
The Keep SNAP Funded Act aims to protect benefits for 42 million Americans, including 650,000 in Missouri, during the ongoing government shutdown.
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Cassidy blames Democrats for shutdown, jeopardizing SNAP program - American Press
On day 28 of the “Chuck Schumer Shutdown,” as he referred to the current government shutdown, U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy voiced his concern for families who depend on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The government was shut down on Oct. 1 after a failed congressional vote to pass appropriations legislation for the 2026 fiscal year. The Senate has failed to pass the bill 13 times since the beginning of the month. During this time…
One aspect of the government’s closure that was probably not foreseen by Chuck Schumer and other Democrats is that it has revealed to the public how many people receive food stamps. Years ago, when the program was still called “food Coupons”, it was considered something that families with difficulties could temporarily use to overcome a difficult time. Then, it was renamed the “SNAP” program and people were encouraged to register. Now there are …
Missouri’s Josh Hawley, SNAP, and the life-threatening hypocrisy of government shutdown politics
U.S. Senator Josh Hawley speaks to reporters after joining challenger Lucas Kunce in the middle of the floor of the governor’s ham breakfast at the Missouri State Fair in Sedalia. (Annelise Hanshaw/Missouri Independent) Stop the presses, everyone! A MAGA Republican from Missouri’s congressional delegation actually cares for the well-being of children and adults going hungry? Oh, false alarm, it’s just...
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