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Trump proposal could end food stamp benefits for 125K Texans, expert say
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Staff Report on July 31, 2019
Trump proposal could end food stamp benefits for 125K Texans, expert say

by Lara Korte, Texas Tribune

The Trump administration is proposing tightened requirements for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) – also known as food stamps – that could end food assistance for more than 3 million Americans and jeopardize assistance for thousands of Texans.

The proposed rule would curb states’ abilities to set eligibility requirements for the food assistance program that helps feed millions of Americans each month. It’s unclear exactly wha...

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