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The GOP's poor arguments for doubling down on SNAP's work requirements

  • Written by Patricia Smith, Professor of Economics, University of Michigan
More than 40 million Americans rely on SNAP for groceries.AP Photo/Seth Wenig

Republicans aim to tighten the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program’s work requirements as part of the farm bill Congress is debating.

These changes would cut spending on this nutritional benefit for the poor – commonly called SNAP or food stamps –...

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