Gwen Moore Opposes Harmful SNAP Cuts
Washington, DC,
September 19, 2013
I should be standing in bewilderment as House Republicans passed a nutrition bill that cuts nearly $40 billion in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) funding. Sadly, I am not surprised.
Contact: Staci Cox (202) 225- 4572 Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-4) released this statement after House Republicans passed a bill that cuts nutrition funding by $40 billion. “I should be standing in bewilderment as House Republicans passed a nutrition bill that cuts nearly $40 billion in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) funding. Sadly, I am not surprised. Once again, instead of working to help struggling Americans, my colleagues on the other side of the aisle chose to cater to the minority within their Party. “Over 47 million people rely on this vital lifeline each year. The Republican bill could cut approximately 4 million Americans from nutrition assistance. In my home state of Wisconsin, this reduction would mean that over 150,000 people, including almost 4,000 children, could lose benefits. We should never aim to empty the plates of hungry Americans. Yet, that is exactly what this legislation seeks to do. “Despite this shameful vote, I will continue to fight for the millions of children, elderly, people with disabilities and many others who depend on SNAP to survive. I urge my colleagues to join me in speaking up for the hungry in our nation.” To watch Congresswoman Moore speak out against SNAP cuts on the House floor, please click here. ### For “Moore” News Updates Follow Gwen Moore on Twitter @RepGwenMoore and Like Gwen Moore on Facebook
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