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Republican Bill Cuts Food Aid for 3.2 Million Families

5/26/2025

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The U.S. House Republicans' tax and spending bill, passed solely by GOP votes, threatens to strip food assistance from 3.2 million individuals, warns the Congressional Budget Office. With stricter work requirements and a hefty $14 billion cost shift to states, critics say the bill favors tax breaks for the wealthy at the expense of struggling families.

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The U.S. House Republicans' tax and spending bill, passed solely by GOP votes, threatens to strip food assistance from 3.2 million individuals, warns the Congressional Budget Office. With stricter work requirements and a hefty $14 billion cost shift to states, critics say the bill favors tax breaks for the wealthy at the expense of struggling families.