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May 28, 2024
Grace Segers
How Pig Welfare Became a States’ Rights Issue
House Republicans’ farm bill includes a provision reversing a California law promoting more humane housing conditions for livestock. Opponents say the law infringes on other states’ prerogatives.
May 17, 2024
Grace Segers
Are the Republicans Sneakily Trying to Cut Food Stamps?
The House GOP’s farm bill would change how SNAP benefits are evaluated, and Democrats are furious.
November 17, 2023
Grace Segers
Farm Bill’s Food Stamp Generosity May Be a Bridge Too Far for Some Freedom Caucusers
Divisions over relief for food insecurity remain a big sticking point as lawmakers try to move this must-pass measure over the goal line.
August 7, 2023
Grace Segers
Hunger Programs Are on the Line as Congress Negotiates With Itself
The upcoming deliberations over the farm bill will consume a considerable amount of lawmakers’—and lobbyists’—time.
June 2, 2023
Grace Segers
The Work Requirements Fight Isn’t Over
Conservatives grumble that the debt ceiling deal was insufficient. Can they force new talks on work requirements?
May 24, 2023
Grace Segers
Childless Adults Will Bear the Brunt of Republican Cuts to the Safety Net
The GOP wants additional work requirements for SNAP and Medicaid beneficiaries in the debt ceiling deal, despite evidence that shows they are ineffective.
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