Senate passes bipartisan farm bill with strong defense of SNAP

The Senate set up a confrontation with the House over U.S. food and farm policy for the next five years with a 2-to-1 rejection of punitive work requirements for SNAP recipients on Thursday. The Republican-controlled House, backed by the Trump administration, wants “work-capable” adults to work at least 20 hours a week to qualify for… » Read More

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