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There is a contingency fund available through the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), which administers the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).


However, current information indicates that the Trump administration has stated it will not use these funds to pay for regular SNAP benefits in November during the ongoing government shutdown.
 
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States on the list with 7.25 an hour M.W. make about 1,200 a month and are those who qualify for SNAP. People in states with higher M.W.'s make too much to qualify. The states with 7.25 an hour M.W. will suffer the most.
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A wonderful incentive to work if able.:)(y)
there are millions of hard-working Americans who still struggle with having enough money for food.

this is because wages don't keep up with inflation.
or a single mother trying to work and make ends meet but daycare costs more than her entire paycheck.

I got food stamps for a while when I was injured and couldn't work for a few months and then child support took almost my entire paycheck until I got caught up.
 
States on the list with 7.25 an hour M.W. make about 1,200 a month and are those who qualify for SNAP. People in states with higher M.W.'s make too much to qualify. The states with 7.25 an hour M.W. will suffer the most.
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Now take a closer look at the states with 7.25 M.W.'s and determine if they are red or blue.
 
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Snap and food stamps are the same thing.
Food stamps cost the average taxpayer around $30 a year and if someone wants to buy a Snickers on food stamps and I don't think it's anything to get my underwear in a twist about

Let's not subsidize bad behavior. I don't think that's something someone should get their underwear in a twist about
 
Let's not subsidize bad behavior. I don't think that's something someone should get their underwear in a twist about
I just think America has more pressing concerns than some poor family who decided to buy a box of Twinkies on ebt
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oh, and speaking of government handouts, America has had to bail out Farmers twice because of Trump's unnecessary trade wars with China.
 
I just think America has more pressing concerns than some poor family who decided to buy a box of Twinkies on ebt.

It's an extremely simple fix to get unhealthy food off of SNAP. The N stands for nutrition, which snacks, candy and soda aren't, so they don"t need to be allowed. Americans health is one of the most important issues because it is a very sick nation, mostly due to bad diets.
 
The vast majority of people getting snap are not US citizens.

What people spend the money on is NOT my or your concern. (A gift is a gift) But we refuse to make it clear that this is charity and not a civil right.

Why? I have no idea.

However, some are beginning to require public service in exchange for the charity.....making it become a wage instead of a gift. Some recipients are rebelling against this.....

Its been a political game as long as I can remember.

However I did hear an interesting point of view that if you receive public assistance from the government you should have all voting rights rescinded....because essentially you are then being bribed and bought by that money and it's a form of vote buying.
Hard to argue against such things. This isn't the same as retirees on SS pensions.....but those on SNAP and public assistance programs.
 
The vast majority of people getting snap are not US citizens.

What people spend the money on is NOT my or your concern. (A gift is a gift) But we refuse to make it clear that this is charity and not a civil right.

Why? I have no idea.

However, some are beginning to require public service in exchange for the charity.....making it become a wage instead of a gift. Some recipients are rebelling against this.....

Its been a political game as long as I can remember.

However I did hear an interesting point of view that if you receive public assistance from the government you should have all voting rights rescinded....because essentially you are then being bribed and bought by that money and it's a form of vote buying.
Hard to argue against such things. This isn't the same as retirees on SS pensions.....but those on SNAP and public assistance programs.
yeah, this is a bat💩 crazy take.

this tracks because I remember you're the same person who said that people deserve to go to jail for being gay

your sentiment deliberately ignores the millions of hard-working Americans who still struggle and need help.

I received food stamp benefits for a while when I was injured for some months and got behind on child support. I went back to work and they took almost my entire paycheck until I got caught up

but I bet if you're a preacher needs a new luxury car you will be the first one coming out of your wallet
 
yeah, this is a bat💩 crazy take.

this tracks because I remember you're the same person who said that people deserve to go to jail for being gay

your sentiment deliberately ignores the millions of hard-working Americans who still struggle and need help.

I received food stamp benefits for a while when I was injured for some months and got behind on child support. I went back to work and they took almost my entire paycheck until I got caught up

but I bet if you're a preacher needs a new luxury car you will be the first one coming out of your wallet
You have to take responsibility for your own stupidity at some point.

When you are dieing alone....no agency in the world is going to appoint you a friend.
Same thing with food benefits. You were given money for food. If you go hungry after that....its on you. No one else.

And currently SNAP benefits are over the top with benefits to non-citizens. (Biden admin did that)

There's a lot more to go around when we arent busy feeding a bunch of free loafers who came here to become leeches on society.....more than enough. Meanwhile retirees are getting crap pension checks from SSI because of the free loaders.

So excuse me if I feel somewhat strongly about it all.

In the meantime we are going to send two Afghan natives and one Somali native (people who snuck into the country illegally) to live in your home.....just because they need a place to live.
 
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You have to take responsibility for your own stupidity at some point.

When you are dieing alone....no agency in the world is going to appoint you a friend.
Same thing with food benefits. You were given money for food. If you go hungry after that....its on you. No one else.

And currently SNAP benefits are over the top with benefits to non-citizens. (Biden admin did that)

There's a lot more to go around when we arent busy feeding a bunch of free loafers who came here to become leeches on society.....more than enough. Meanwhile retirees are getting crap pension checks from SSI because of the free loaders.

So excuse me if I feel somewhat strongly about it all.

In the meantime we are going to send two Afghan natives and one Somali native (people who snuck into the country illegally) to live in your home.....just because they need a place to live.
you realize no one has infinite money right?
there are millions of hard-working Americans who who still need assistance so it's actually their own tax dollars coming back to them
 
States on the list with 7.25 an hour M.W. make about 1,200 a month and are those who qualify for SNAP. People in states with higher M.W.'s make too much to qualify. The states with 7.25 an hour M.W. will suffer the most.
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The MW in Mt state is $11 per hour not $7.25
That is $440 a week or over $23,000 a year.
If you truly want to help people get your state government to raise the MW.
 
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The MW in Mt state is $11 per hour not $7.25
That is $440 a week or over $23,000 a year.
If you truly want to help people get your state government to raise the MW.
Let me add to this some info about where I live.
A rural area. The county has 16,000 people. We have four towns with a population of 600, 1100, 1400. and 1900.
The state MW is $11 per hour.
The local Walmart starts new employees at $15 per hour and many make over $20 per hour.
All local business pay a minimum of $13 to $14 per hour because they cannot get help for any less.
I doubt anybody really works for $7.25 per hour anywhere.
 
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