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In reply to the discussion: So... cuts to unemployment aid and food stamps [View all]ProSense
(116,464 posts)70. "The Democratic-controlled Senate had passed a bill with $400 million in annual food stamp cuts."
Senators Sanders and Warren voted to cut Food Stamps. Why?
Farm Bill Deal Would Cut Food Stamps By $800 Million Per Year
WASHINGTON (AP) A House plan to make major cuts to food stamps would be scaled back under a bipartisan agreement on a massive farm bill, a near end to a more than two-year fight that has threatened to hurt rural lawmakers in an election year.
The measure announced by the House and Senate Agriculture committees preserves food stamp benefits for most Americans who receive them and continues generous subsidies for farmers. The House could vote on the bill as soon as Wednesday.
The compromise was expected to cut food stamps by about $800 million a year, or around 1 percent. The House in September passed legislation cutting 5 percent from the $80 billion-a-year program.
The Democratic-controlled Senate had passed a bill with $400 million in annual food stamp cuts.
http://talkingpointsmemo.com/news/farm-bill-deal-would-cut-food-stamps-by-800-million-per-year
WASHINGTON (AP) A House plan to make major cuts to food stamps would be scaled back under a bipartisan agreement on a massive farm bill, a near end to a more than two-year fight that has threatened to hurt rural lawmakers in an election year.
The measure announced by the House and Senate Agriculture committees preserves food stamp benefits for most Americans who receive them and continues generous subsidies for farmers. The House could vote on the bill as soon as Wednesday.
The compromise was expected to cut food stamps by about $800 million a year, or around 1 percent. The House in September passed legislation cutting 5 percent from the $80 billion-a-year program.
The Democratic-controlled Senate had passed a bill with $400 million in annual food stamp cuts.
http://talkingpointsmemo.com/news/farm-bill-deal-would-cut-food-stamps-by-800-million-per-year
Food Banks Anticipate Impact of Cuts to Food Stamps
By RON NIXONJAN
WASHINGTON Late last year, staff members at the Capital Area Food Bank here began fielding requests for larger deliveries from the dozens of soup kitchens and food pantries that it supplies as more and more people showed up seeking help.
The food bank said it was not unusual to see a surge before Thanksgiving or Christmas. But this time the lines were caused not by the holidays but by a $5 billion cut to the federal food stamp program that took effect in November when a provision in the 2009 stimulus bill expired.
Now the food bank, which provided about 45 million pounds of food last year, says it is preparing for even greater demand as Congress prepares to cut billions of dollars more from the food stamp program, which is included in a farm bill that has yet to pass. About 47 million Americans receive food stamps.
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It is unclear when the new cuts will kick in, even if Congress manages to pass a new farm bill, an effort that has taken almost two years. The House and the Senate appear to have worked out most of their differences on the bill. That compromise is expected to cut about $9 billion from food stamps over 10 years. House Republicans had wanted to trim financing by $40 billion over the same period, and a bipartisan Senate bill sought a $4 billion cut.
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http://www.nytimes.com/2014/01/22/us/politics/food-banks-anticipate-impact-of-cuts-to-food-stamps.html
By RON NIXONJAN
WASHINGTON Late last year, staff members at the Capital Area Food Bank here began fielding requests for larger deliveries from the dozens of soup kitchens and food pantries that it supplies as more and more people showed up seeking help.
The food bank said it was not unusual to see a surge before Thanksgiving or Christmas. But this time the lines were caused not by the holidays but by a $5 billion cut to the federal food stamp program that took effect in November when a provision in the 2009 stimulus bill expired.
Now the food bank, which provided about 45 million pounds of food last year, says it is preparing for even greater demand as Congress prepares to cut billions of dollars more from the food stamp program, which is included in a farm bill that has yet to pass. About 47 million Americans receive food stamps.
<...>
It is unclear when the new cuts will kick in, even if Congress manages to pass a new farm bill, an effort that has taken almost two years. The House and the Senate appear to have worked out most of their differences on the bill. That compromise is expected to cut about $9 billion from food stamps over 10 years. House Republicans had wanted to trim financing by $40 billion over the same period, and a bipartisan Senate bill sought a $4 billion cut.
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http://www.nytimes.com/2014/01/22/us/politics/food-banks-anticipate-impact-of-cuts-to-food-stamps.html
Senate passes SNAP cuts on a bipartisan 66-27 vote.
http://www.democraticunderground.com/10022987698
Roll call
http://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_lists/roll_call_vote_cfm.cfm?congress=113&session=1&vote=00145
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Actually, yes one does negotiate with hostage takers, unless you want dead hostages
jeff47
Jan 2014
#13
What was the outcome when Republicans shut down the government last year
MannyGoldstein
Jan 2014
#15
Yeah, because they didn't try to separate the food stamps part from the agricultural subsidies.
jeff47
Jan 2014
#135
Every Loss makes us Weaker. Every Loss Forces Our Side to Compromise Even More
AndyTiedye
Jan 2014
#208
Bulllllllllllllshit! "We" just sit around and bitch and spout winger memes...sounds like straight
uponit7771
Jan 2014
#46
And executive order can solve that problem. Bush sure had no problem using it.
sabrina 1
Jan 2014
#17
An executive order to appropriate funds for food stamps and unemployment?
Cali_Democrat
Jan 2014
#19
You are saying he should disregard the constitution? What constitutionally permissable
kelly1mm
Jan 2014
#47
Yes, I am saying he is just threatening. He can do small things alone, but nothing
kelly1mm
Jan 2014
#51
He can declare an emergency just as if it was a NATURAL disaster rather than a manmade
sabrina 1
Jan 2014
#90
Well, I used to think they couldn't overturn the Constitution but now I know better. They
sabrina 1
Jan 2014
#104
I haven't seen you complain about the NSA. Maybe I'm mistaken but airc, you have been a
sabrina 1
Jan 2014
#107
Well, you could bother to read my other reply to you in this thread - post 100. (nt)
jeff47
Jan 2014
#108
My exact thought. Murder ok. Food for the needy? No can do, it's unconstitutional!
GoneFishin
Jan 2014
#185
The Constitution only matters when it presents an obstacle to helping the people
TheKentuckian
Jan 2014
#153
Some things are yes or no, no in between . It is either unconstitutional or not. It is not
kelly1mm
Jan 2014
#168
Granted, my point remains the same. Perhaps you have some flexibility in areas I'm less quick to
TheKentuckian
Jan 2014
#197
He can declare an emergency. If they can overturn the Constitution to spy on the American
sabrina 1
Jan 2014
#98
Looks like he's going to do it. The phone meta program has now been declared unconstitutional so
sabrina 1
Jan 2014
#158
Why does he have to come up with such proposals? Are you suggesting that the
rhett o rick
Jan 2014
#136
I am not convinced that the WH is working very hard to save American jobs. In fact the TPP
rhett o rick
Jan 2014
#144
Only wingers on mixed boards have been claiming Obama has been acting outiside of
uponit7771
Jan 2014
#44
The only opinion you have, Sid, is you don't like Manny. We get it. We just don't care. Go watch....
marble falls
Jan 2014
#93
Obama never ever had a controlling majority of progressives in congress like fdr had
uponit7771
Jan 2014
#50
I see, it's just a common Obama = dictator meme that allows conservatives to abslolve themseles from
uponit7771
Jan 2014
#113
Seems to describe your position very well too. You flake on the side of power though.
TheKentuckian
Jan 2014
#157
So it's my job to bring a friend to the polls? How about the candidate gives the
A Simple Game
Jan 2014
#112
Poor analogy. I see no difference between eating crap and eating food that tastes like crap.
A Simple Game
Jan 2014
#167
I never scream there is "no liberal on the ballot" because there usually is.
A Simple Game
Jan 2014
#195
Left-leaning moderates stayed home because they realized they'd voted for another Republican
Doctor_J
Jan 2014
#173
So your argument is left-leaning moderates are so radical they were upset by a moderate. (nt)
jeff47
Jan 2014
#182
In 2010, We Got Outspent up to 4:1 (possibly much more) Because of Citizens United
AndyTiedye
Jan 2014
#206
Like I said 'great minds think alike'. How often have I said 'we need an FDR or an LBJ
sabrina 1
Jan 2014
#33
You mean they should go along with TPP, KeystoneXL, school corporatization, and "deficit reduction"?
Doctor_J
Jan 2014
#174
No I mean go along with raising the minimum wage...ending the pay gender gap...
VanillaRhapsody
Jan 2014
#177
Reagan managed to change the face of the US (for the worse) with a R minority.
El_Johns
Jan 2014
#55
"The Democratic-controlled Senate had passed a bill with $400 million in annual food stamp cuts."
ProSense
Jan 2014
#70
I think it is a real fucking stretch to say Obama would be liberal if the Dems controlled Congress.
djean111
Jan 2014
#78
And the beat goes on. Progressives Brace For Disappointment On Trade Policy.
totodeinhere
Jan 2014
#125
Military, farm subsidies, oil company subsidies, ultralow taxes on the wealthiest...
MannyGoldstein
Jan 2014
#170
I know it. Trillions of dollars and hundreds of thousands of budget items, and every single
GoneFishin
Jan 2014
#192