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Trump's Bill Could Slash Food Aid, Soar Deficit

8/12/2025

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Democrats Challenge Trump

Congressional Democrats are sounding the alarm over President Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill," which a CBO report warns could balloon the national deficit by $3.4 trillion. The bill threatens to strip food assistance from 4 million Americans, including 1 million vulnerable children, all while favoring the wealthiest households.

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Oregon Governor Warns

Oregon is bracing for a staggering $15 billion in federal funding cuts from President Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill." Governor Tina Kotek warns that vital programs like Medicaid and SNAP will suffer, forcing the state to implement tougher eligibility checks. In a rare show of unity, all Oregon congressional members opposed the bill, except for Rep. Cliff Bentz.

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Historical Context

In 1981, President Ronald Reagan implemented the Economic Recovery Tax Act, cutting taxes by $750 billion, primarily benefiting wealthier Americans. This led to a national debt increase from $998 billion to $2.85 trillion by 1990. Similar concerns arise today with Trump's proposed tax cuts, projected to add $3.4 trillion to the deficit while cutting essential programs like SNAP, echoing past fiscal challenges.

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Democrats Challenge Trump

Congressional Democrats are sounding the alarm over President Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill," which a CBO report warns could balloon the national deficit by $3.4 trillion. The bill threatens to strip food assistance from 4 million Americans, including 1 million vulnerable children, all while favoring the wealthiest households.

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