House GOP eyes block grant, cost-share for food stamps

House Republicans want more cuts in food stamps, the largest U.S. anti-hunger program. Agriculture subcommittee chairman Steve King of Iowa rattled off a list of possible changes to the program – converting it to a block grant, requiring a state cost-share, ending so-called categorical eligibility, toughening work requirements, and closing the “LIHEAP loophole” – at… » Read More

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