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The history of food stamps and where it goes from here

President Donald Trump has agreed to comply with court orders to partially fund the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. The food benefit, commonly called SNAP, goes back nearly a century in the ...
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What is SNAP? Is SNAP the same as food stamps? Here's the basics as Nov. 1 cuts near

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits are due to run out on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, as the government shutdown continues, and with no Senate votes planned today, Oct. 29 and no ...
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SNAP benefits expiring Nov. 1. What is SNAP? Are SNAP and food stamps the same? See here

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits won't be issued Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, as the government shutdown continues, and with no Senate votes planned today, Oct. 31, meaning no ...
The Nation

A Brief History of Right-Wing Attacks on Food Stamps

A trip through The Nation’s archives offers essential insights into why Republicans have long tried to weaken SNAP—and why they’re trying to kill it now. A grocery store in Dorchester, Massachusetts, ...
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Millions risk losing food stamps as the White House battles states

Millions of low income households are watching a political standoff in Washington turn into a very personal threat to their next grocery trip. As the White House clashes with states over new data ...