USDA Restores Original Intent of SNAP: A Second Chance, Not A Way of Life

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(Washington, D.C., December 4, 2019) – At the direction of President Donald J. Trump, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today announced a final rule to move more able-bodied recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) towards self-sufficiency and into employment. The rule restores the system to what Congress intended: assistance through difficult times, not a way of life.

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[Henderson]

I just can't imagine denying someone food. Aren't we better than that as a nation, as citizens? There is too much villainy assigned to poverty. It's a shame because the few people I've known who needed SNAP benefits were deeply ashamed and only took the help as a last resort. I always grow extra veggies to donate to the food bank. I guess I need to double down now.