Uncertainty Persists for Americans Waiting for Monthly Food Stamps

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The article discusses the uncertainty faced by Americans waiting for monthly food stamps, highlighting issues with the distribution of SNAP benefits, while the HN discussion touches on the bureaucratic challenges and potential solutions.

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mouse_

2 months ago

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It's really bad. What will be the economic impact of 42 million new shoplifters (by necessity)? It's only day one and behind the scenes retail is in in full panic mode. What's it going to be like in a week?

bnjms

2 months ago

It’s the desired outcome. It will be used to paint our poor as lawless.

ugh123

2 months ago

This is part of the plan for Trump to declare marshall law and force a third term for himself

viraptor

2 months ago

Hank Green has a good video with an interview discussing this. https://youtu.be/HwLaKBHIT7w

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