A new report showing an uptick in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program payment errors elicited outrage from both sides of the aisle. On Friday, Senate Agriculture Committee chair Debbie Stabenow, D- Mich., ranking member John Boozman, R- Ark., House Agriculture Committee chair Glenn “GT” Thompson, R- Pa., and ranking member David Scott, D- Ga. issued a joint statement calling for action.
“The pandemic caused new challenges for USDA and states alike, who took measures to ensure access to SNAP. However, the national error rate as reported today is unacceptable and threatens the…
