A bill introduced in the House of Representatives illustrates just how far apart the two parties are when it comes to the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
Nutrition programs now account for more than 80% of farm bill spending. Rep. Dusty Johnson, R- S.D., introduced legislation aimed at cutting SNAP benefits to certain recipients. Under current law, ABAWDS, or abled bodied working adults without dependents, are required to work or participate in work-related training at least 20 hours per week if they are between the ages of 18 to 49. Johnson’s bill would increase the…
