Congressional Black Caucus opposes tighter SNAP eligibility rules

The Trump administration proposal to tighten eligibility rules for food stamps “will push struggling families and children further into poverty, and we strongly urge USDA to rescind it immediately,” said the 55 members of the Congressional Black Caucus on Wednesday. Writing to Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue, the caucus said the USDA had failed to mention… » Read More

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