White House Threatens Veto Of House Food Stamps Bill

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Source: TPM

The Obama administration issued Wednesday a veto threat against a House Republican bill that would cut food stamps by nearly $40 billion over 10 years.

"These cuts would affect a broad array of Americans who are struggling to make ends meet, including working families with children, senior citizens, veterans, and adults who are still looking for work," the administration said in an official policy statement. "Slashing (foods tamps) also weakens our nation’s farm and rural economies."

The Congressional Budget Office estimated that up to 3.8 million would lose their benefits under the bill. A House floor vote is expected Thursday.

Read more: http://www.talkingpointsmemo.com/livewire/white-house-threatens-veto-of-house-food-stamps-bill

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White House vows to veto Republican bill to cut food stamps
http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/09/18/us-usa-obama-food-idUSBRE98H13X20130918


Just voted on
House passes GOP plan for deep cuts in food stamps
The House approved a Republican plan Thursday to cut food stamps by $39 billion during the next decade, setting up a showdown with Democrats over the program used by nearly 48 million low-income Americans.

The House voted 217-210 for the bill that cuts nearly twice as much from food stamps as a bill the House rejected in June. It is also far more than a Senate measure passed earlier this year that would trim about $4.5 billion in spending. The bill failed to draw the support of a single Democrat, many of whom have said the steep cuts would erode a key safety net depended on by families with children, seniors, veterans and people looking for work.

Fifteen Republicans also voted against the bill.

http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2013/09/19/house-gop-food-stamp-cuts/2839343/

Sen.Bernie Sanders now talking to Ed about bringing this to the Senate
He will fight to make sure it doesn't go through.

[Autumn]

1. This has one rec? What the hell is wrong here?

Do you people see this? White House Threatens Veto Of House Food Stamps Bill.

[closeupready]

17. I know. Right? Gawd. A day without an BO-bashfest on DU

is like a day without sunrise, seems like sometimes. He could cure cancer, and people here would criticize him for neglecting all those with acne.

[whathehell]

64. I'm sometimes critical of PBO, but I just gave this another rec & would APPLAUD him loudly for

vetoing such a mean-spirited Repuke bill.

Beyond donating to and working for his campaign, I voted for PBO three times, primary included.

I like the guy, personally, and beyond that, I believe in always giving credit where credit is due.

[AAO]

25. You posted 3 minutes later than the OP. You may want to wait a few more...

[jwirr]

40. As a food stamp user I am damn glad he is taking this stand. The rethugs are going to cut food

stamps! Tell them no as long as they continue down this road and in the meantime call your reps and sens.

[Le Taz Hot]

45. LBN moves slower than the other forums, particularly GD.

And who the fuck is "you people?"

[n2doc]

67. 171 recs now. Good enough? n/t

[SharonAnn]

2. I'm glad to see him take a stand on this. It's outrageous to pay corporations

agriculture subsidies and cut the poor off from Food Stamps.

[djean111]

3. Yay! I like linking the stamps to the economy, some people I know personally

don't really get that part.

[Tigress DEM]

4. Sent a note of thanks to the White House

http://www.whitehouse.gov/contact/submit-questions-and-comments

[Mr.Bill]

5. They are forgetting that all of the money winds up in the grocery industry

which is a large employer in most towns. It's a great economic stimulus and jobs program that helps people in need. Win win win.

[questionseverything]

54. for every buck spent

on food stamps,1.79 is added to gdp

great return on investment!!!!

[sueh]

6. K & R. I hope the house vote goes the other way, but if not, veto all the way!

[freshwest]

7. K & R. Call those randian republicans and kick some tail.

[1ProudAtheist]

8. As Usual

BO will cave to repuke demands. He has become a spineless wimp instead of a progressive leader.

[Frances]

9. Instead of criticizing

go out and work to elect a progressive candidate

[1ProudAtheist]

10. I worked For

The real candidate in 2008, our next POTUS, Hillary Clinton. Now, she HAS a spine.

As for BO, he has disappointed all true progressives from day one when he failed to prosecute the former administration for War Crimes. It has been just one broken promise after another since then.

[awoke_in_2003]

23. You really think Hillary would have done different...

that is funny.

[1ProudAtheist]

24. I Know So

Hillary and Bill despise the Bushes. And Hillary would have had no problem whipping a congress with a super majority into passing a REAL healthcare Bill. And we definitely would not have this sequester, and probably not be having to deal with the baggers and the orange boner either. Hillary is one woman that you NEVER want to cross. Wait and see.

[AAO]

26. Bill seems to like GHW a lot....

[1ProudAtheist]

31. NOT

Never.

[Skittles]

33. Bill is the son GHW never had

[awoke_in_2003]

34. ACA is exactly what Hillary proposed when campaigning...

Obama proposed public option while campaigning (then folded on when nut cutting time came around)

[1ProudAtheist]

38. Where Were You

In 1993? That was when Hillary had HER plan..........and by no means did she ever propose handing over the keys to the kingdom to private healthcare insurance companies. Those are the culprits that brought us here, they surely will no get us out of this quagmire. Single Payer is the only true solution. And she certainly wouldn't have given away all of the marbles like BO did "buy" votes from his own party. Negotiating with the likes of Sestak was reprehensible.

Hillary is a very strong personality while BO is a weakling who is willing to deal away everything just to remain friends with his foes. He has been a big joke when you look at the bottom line..........take the stimulus package for instance. He agreed to something about one third of what was necessary, and gave half of that away in tax cuts. BO has been a very weak president no matter how much anyone likes him.......just weak.

[awoke_in_2003]

41. Yes, single payer is the only solution...

and one that Hillary never supported. Where the hell have you been?

[sendero]

63. To "despise" them...

... he sure hangs out with them a lot.

I agree that HRC would not have been substantially different than Obama. The sad thing is, I would have expected it from HRC but I did not see it coming from him.

Leaving the food stamp program alone is a no-brainer. He needs to not threaten, just say "I WILL VETO THIS BILL AS WRITTEN", period, and do so if it reaches his desk. It's really not an issue that needs a lot of thought or nuance.

[dotymed]

51. Agreed. Corporatists all....

[Flatulo]

28. When did candidate Obama ever promise to prosecute the former administration?

[1ProudAtheist]

29. During The 2008

Campaign. Several times as I recall.

[Flatulo]

32. I honestly don't recall that. Will look into it.

[awoke_in_2003]

35. We are dealing with a zombie PUMA here. nt

[former9thward]

52. If he did it would be easy to link to it.

Look forward to reading those links....

[jenmito]

57. Wrong-he said we need to look forward-here's the clip:

&list=PL3B3F42DB3BFF8F93

[Sunlei]

47. Mrs. Clinton did have a spine to last through the relentless attacks by Rs on her in 2008.

attacks so vicious by Rs (before the D primary)even included some Rs (IMO) voting against Mrs. Clinton so to have Mr. Obama win the primary. IMO again- because Rs thought Mr. Obama was much less electable.

Rs were Rs mistaken and I think them for helping Pres. O rise to the top of the heap. and us Ds are stronger because we got both of them!

[Cha]

16. Oh bullshit.. get a clue.

[1ProudAtheist]

22. I Would Prefer

A president with a spine.

[LanternWaste]

58. I would prefer posters cite objective sources for their claims.

I would prefer posters cite objective sources for their claims.

Guess we can't have everything...

[awoke_in_2003]

36. My bet...

Zombie PUMA. Sure has all the Hillary zeal and an Obama hatred mixed with a heavy dose of delusion that we expect from those type.

[Cha]

37. Could be.. I wondered where he got his "limp" talking points from.

[awoke_in_2003]

42. The more I see...

the more I think I am right. Hillary is god- yes. Obama is bad- yes. Accuse Obama of being the exact thing Hillary is while claiming Hillary isnt like that- yes. When you go to the zoo and smell that god awful urine smell you smell when you approach the area that the big cats are in- yes. PUMA

[awoke_in_2003]

43. Oh, but Hillary isn't a corporatist...

she just was a member of the Walmart board of directors to gain something or other

[ancianita]

11. It better be one threat the prez follows through on. I want less standing down and more standing up.

[snappyturtle]

27. My feelings exactly. nt

[gopiscrap]

12. Why would he not veto it? Holy shit, these people need to live,

not have food insecurity!

[cstanleytech]

13. Here is a question. Does this "cut" also hit those serving in the military who can "work"?

[JohninPA]

50. Care to explain

The "work" comment?

Are you suggesting that the 20 hour days I "worked" for months on end under hostile conditions were not considered work in your eyes? The appropriate response would be thank you for your service.

[cstanleytech]

59. No just wondering if they are going to apply it equally to everyone who is able to work

or will they only try to apply it say to everyone who can work except those in the military who are receiving assistance in order to try and keep the military vote in their pocket.

[Plucketeer]

14. Threatens?

THREATENS??? That's it? No wonder we're backed into a corner by a bunch of dillweeds!

[Cha]

18. Actually the second article said..

"White House vows to veto Republican bill to cut food stamps"

http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/09/18/us-usa-obama-food-idUSBRE98H13X20130918

Which is more to the point.

[closeupready]

15. OMG, yes! Loving that spine!

Enthusiastic K&R

[Cha]

19. Of course he will.. thanks cal

[Vanje]

20. Mr. President ,

Please, Veto the ever-loving-shit out of ANY bill that limits food stamps.

[littlewolf]

21. ahem ... why would he have to veto it

it will never clear the Senate. will it?
what am I missing here ....

[nevergiveup]

30. you are spot on and not missing anything....

as you stated "it will never clear the Senate"

[juajen]

39. Kicked and recommended

[Demeter]

44. He by God BETTER veto it

Or he can find out what living on food stamps is like THIS time around.

[Sunlei]

46. White House should place more exact examples of who would be cut off

"These cuts would affect a broad array of Americans who are struggling to make ends meet, including working families with children, senior citizens, veterans, and adults who are still looking for work,"

for example- 80% of persons living in 'name county' will be cut off if this bill passes. 70% of persons living in 'name large assisted living facility' will be cut off if this bill passes.

[heaven05]

48. the RW are a bunch of animals

bred by a money grubbing system that favors the very few over the unfortunate many. Disgusting and cruel people with the teahadists urging them on and on to lower depths. Yeah, USA,USA! my ass.

[bread_and_roses]

49. That's good

Although I think it's important to keep up the pressure on Congress on this - let them know that taking food out of the mouths of babes and seniors, not to mention working families, veterans, etc etc is NOT supported by the people.

Nor am I going to fall all over myself that POTUS says he'll do what we should be able to simply expect him to do - stand up for what's right and just.

[Jackpine Radical]

53. Score one for BO and the American public.

It's wonderful to see our President acknowledging poverty and acting on it.

[DirkGently]

55. Good. That's a threat worth making. n/t

[Divine Discontent]

56. many would get malnourished, get weaker, get infections and disease ridden

and die! And those sick GOP bastards show their 'holiness' by saying it's a person's own fault they're struggling. They are an affront to decency.



http://www.zazzle.com/elizabeth_warren_for_president_of_the_usa_bumper_sticker-128665143471542797?rf=238107662556833486

[Bradical79]

60. He better not have to.

Shouldn't even make it to his desk.

[azurnoir]

61. well that's nice from a federal perspective however from a state perspective different story

my state Minnesota has similar requirements which were suspended from 2009-9/30/2013, they will be going back into effect as of 10/1/'2013, here it's called a 'sanction' and if you are deemed as non-compliant with work program requirements you lose all of your SNAP benefits and a portion of your cash benefits too, this is for I believe 1-3 months unless your found non-compliant again then it's for good , this applies to all public assistance programs for non-disabled adults and families

[BlueJac]

62. Talk is cheap......

I want to see action!

[Maedhros]

65. The President should get credit for making this statement

and encouraged to follow through on his threat.

[Kablooie]

66. The Republicans are free to be as draconian and evil as they want without any backlash...

because they know that none of these measures will ever pass the Senate and president.

Therefore they can propose absolutely any insane thing the extremists want without fear because they know it will never become law.

If any of these things did become law they could be in trouble but they won't.

It's all a stupid game to grab votes from imbeciles with no intention of ever governing the nation.

[blkmusclmachine]

68. Yeah, well, we'll see. Not holding my breath that they finally go against their paymasters, the 1%.

[Beacool]

69. The GOP members of the House make me sick.

Go to hell, bastards!!! Do you also enjoy slapping small children and kicking dogs?

[Uncle Joe]

70. Kicked and recommended.

Thanks for the thread, cal.