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House GOP Targets $300B SNAP Cuts Amid Health Concerns

5/17/2025

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Republicans Cut SNAP

House Republicans are pushing for a staggering $300 billion reduction in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), threatening the livelihoods of 41 million Americans. This plan introduces a costly state match program, burdening states further. Concurrently, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is under fire for staff layoffs and cuts to health initiatives, igniting fears about the future of public health.

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Senators Urge HHS Reconsideration

U.S. Senators Brian Schatz and Lisa Murkowski raised their voices in a passionate plea to HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., urging him to reconsider proposed job and budget cuts that jeopardize crucial health programs for Native communities. They highlighted the urgent need for continued support and meaningful dialogue to safeguard these essential services.

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Republicans Cut SNAP

House Republicans are pushing for a staggering $300 billion reduction in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), threatening the livelihoods of 41 million Americans. This plan introduces a costly state match program, burdening states further. Concurrently, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is under fire for staff layoffs and cuts to health initiatives, igniting fears about the future of public health.

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