Democrats, Advocacy Groups Blast Cuts to Food Stamps to Fund $26B Aid Bill

[Wiener]

http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2010/08/10/democrats-advocacy-groups-blast-cuts-food-stamps-fund-m-jobs/

But the bill also requires that $12 billion be stripped from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, commonly known as food stamps, to help fund the new bill, prompting some Democrats to cringe at the notion of cutting back on one necessity to pay for another. The federal assistance program currently helps 41 million Americans.

Arguably one of the most outspoken opponents on the Democratic side is Connecticut Rep. Rosa DeLauro, who has blasted the move as “a bitter pill to swallow” but still voted yes.


You have to love someone with such wavering principles, don't you?

[Wiener]

You know the Dems hate the poor for doing this right, at least that is what they would say about the Repukes if they had done this.

Washington DC=one big f_cking joke.

[Jehovahsman]

Food banks are available to those who will need additional assistance. MOOT.

[Wiener]

Most food banks are way low on donations so if you really need food from a food bank you better get there early.