I just worry about the fact that when we talk about these issues, sometimes we end of demonizing these people.
SNAP growth was not a result of waste or fraud.
I think the benefit is, in my opinion, not generous enough.
SNAP is a powerful antipoverty program.
So maybe we ought to be talking about making work pay a little bit better and maybe increase the minimum wage.
this is very much consistent with the law.
I want to publicly thank the governors, and praise these governors who have taken action for preventing these cuts from taking effect.
the voices of those who are most desperate, who are most vulnerable, the voices of the poor, weren't heard adequately.
And the sad reality is that they are working at wages that are so low that they still qualify for this benefit.
We should get serious about increasing the minimum wage so that work in this country actually pays.
That means in the Heat and Eat States a family of three could see an average of $120 per month cut in their SNAP benefit, which is just unco...