Thursday, November 21, 2024

Tag: SNAP

Biden announces actions to address the growing hunger crisis facing 29...

Biden's actions are described as "equitable emergency economic relief" that would "help Americans persevere through the pandemic," according to a White House statement.

Judge vacates Trump SNAP rule that would remove thousands off food...

The proposed rule change by the USDA “radically and abruptly alters decades of regulatory practice, leaving States scrambling and exponentially increasing food insecurity for tens of thousands of Americans.”

Despite surging need amid pandemic, GOP moves to roll back SNAP...

“SNAP delivered. Like it always does.”

‘Unconscionable’: Amid coronavirus crisis, Trump moves to take food stamps from...

"It's going to cause harm both to the people who are eligible for SNAP, but it's also going to cause harm for the economy."

Trump administration moves closer to food stamp changes threatening free meals...

This week, President Donald Trump's proposal of changes to the food stamp program, that could result in over a half-million students losing...

‘Mass starvation plan:’ Trump USDA to push work requirements for food...

"This regulation blatantly ignores the bipartisan farm bill that the president is signing today and disregards over 20 years of history giving states flexibility to request waivers based on local job conditions."

House passes farm bill – ‘rewards mega-agribusinesses and Wall Street,’ not...

"The GOP Farm Bill is a disaster for people and the planet."

Trump’s proposed budget slashes SNAP funding and ends recipients’ ability to...

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, formerly known as food stamps, will no longer be in monetary form and instead recipients will receive "USDA Foods package."

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Senate rejects Sanders’ push to halt US arms sales as weapons fuel 44,000 deaths...

The Senate overwhelmingly voted against the measures, leaving advocates of peace and human rights questioning U.S. complicity in the alleged war crimes unfolding in Gaza.

Musk and Ramaswamy’s DOGE: Mass firings, deregulation, and the erosion of federal protections

Critics argue that these plans will erode social safety nets, undermine public services, and disproportionately benefit corporate interests.

ICC issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant, and Hamas leader in landmark decision

The ICC’s decision follows months of investigation into allegations of atrocities committed by both Israeli forces and Hamas, marking a pivotal moment in international justice.

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David Huitema confirmed as ethics Czar amid fears of Trump’s return and conflict of...

As Trump’s second term looms, the Senate confirmed David Huitema to lead the Office of Government Ethics. Advocates praise the move, but critics warn of a tough road ahead for government accountability.