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GOP Weaponizes Debt Ceiling To Slash Welfare
Jan 18, 2023 The Treasury Department is prepared to take emergency measures to prevent the U.S. from breaching the debt ceiling.
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Desperate Measures
Dec 21, 2022 While Republicans claim to speak for rural America, their policies d keep rural people and their children in desperate circumstances.
Crackdown on Immigrants Who Use Public Benefits Takes Effect
Feb 24, 2020 Droves of immigrants, including citizens and legal residents, drop social services out of fear they will be kicked out of the U.S.
The Trump Administration Wants to Make It Harder to Access Food Stamps
Dec 20, 2018 The Agriculture Department proposes adding tougher work requirements.
New York Police Rip Toddler From Mother in Plain Sight
Dec 11, 2018 The officers, who were filmed by a bystander, have drawn criticism from public officials for their failure to de-escalate the situation.
USDA Uses Algorithm to Target Small-Business Owners in Its Crusade Against SNAP
Oct 8, 2018 Convenience stores and small groceries find themselves in the crosshairs; one New York grocer is losing over 35 percent of his business.
Labor Department Officials Told Her to Start Paying Workers. She Ignored Them.
Sep 12, 2018 Jennifer Warren forced rehab clients in North Carolina to work more than 80 hours a week without pay.The U.S. Has Split Up Families Throughout Its History
Jun 20, 2018 During times of war and unrest, American authorities have cited various reasons and laws to take children away from their parents.Drug Testing Plan Considered for Some Food Stamp Recipients
Apr 11, 2018 If a plan allowing states to require certain food stamp recipients to undergo drug testing comes to fruition, it will be a win for conservatives seeking ways to curb the safety net program.Medicaid Work Mandate Creating Uncertainty
Jan 14, 2018 Republicans have begun to realize their long-held goal of requiring adults to work, get job training or perform community service in exchange for health coverage.
