CBO: Stable SNAP costs in coming years
The cost of the food stamp program spiked at $80 billion in 2013 during the slow recovery from the 2008-09 recession, fueling calls for changes in the program. In its updated budget baseline, the CBO says SNAP costs could dip to $65 billion in the near future due to falling enrollment. The CBO estimates are… » Read More
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