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6. We need a Farm bill, and the SNAP funds will be higher inside a Farm bill than on a separate bill.

Reply to elleng (Reply #3)

Fri Dec 6, 2013, 07:36 PM

Dec 2013

I blame mostly the House Democrats. They should have given enough votes for the first House bill to pass. We would be in a better position with a higher floor.

Given the $40 billion we start with, any number in single digits will be a good negotiation.

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Why Is a Senate Democrat Agreeing to Another $8 Billion in Food Stamp Cuts? [View all] n2doc Dec 2013 OP

Given that the House Democrats have refused a $11 billion cut bill, which in turn let Mass Dec 2013 #1

Right, there surely will be cuts. elleng Dec 2013 #3

We need a Farm bill, and the SNAP funds will be higher inside a Farm bill than on a separate bill. Mass Dec 2013 #6

Hadn't thought that far into it. Thanks, Mass. elleng Dec 2013 #9

The House bill had Mass Dec 2013 #10

I would rather see SNAP money increased. But until Democrats get over-whelming, filibuster bluestate10 Dec 2013 #12

Fearing re-election? elleng Dec 2013 #2

The subsidized farmer constituency maybe? loyalsister Dec 2013 #8

Because a certain class of citizens who are constantly giftedgirl77 Dec 2013 #4

Making poor people go without food and medical care are fundamental right-wing values indepat Dec 2013 #5

Message auto-removed Name removed Dec 2013 #7

"Povert" should be a word to describe politicians who like to screw the poor. nt adirondacker Dec 2013 #11