SNAP proposal would increase food insecurity, critics say
Anti-hunger advocates are blasting a proposed change to SNAP rules that could cut off more than 6 million people from access to federal food aid.
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Anti-hunger advocates are blasting a proposed change to SNAP rules that could cut off more than 6 million people from access to federal food aid.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture told a federal court that it will tap into a contingency fund to allow states to issue partial SNAP benefits.
Two federal judges on Friday said the Trump administration must tap into contingency funds to make SNAP payments during the government shutdown.
The latest "skimming" targets: America's poorest consumers, often those receiving food assistance.
