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House GOP Budget Cuts Risk Food Security, Student Loans

5/22/2025

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House Republicans are pushing a budget bill that threatens to slash Medicaid and SNAP funding, potentially reducing SNAP benefits by $290 billion and jeopardizing food security for millions. Furthermore, proposed alterations to federal student loans could burden borrowers with higher repayment costs, sparking fears over financial stability for countless families.

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House Republicans are pushing a budget bill that threatens to slash Medicaid and SNAP funding, potentially reducing SNAP benefits by $290 billion and jeopardizing food security for millions. Furthermore, proposed alterations to federal student loans could burden borrowers with higher repayment costs, sparking fears over financial stability for countless families.