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March 16, 2020

Federal Judge Blocks Trump Rule That Would Have Thrown 700,000 People Off Food Stamps
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A federal judge has blocked a Trump rule that would have thrown 700,000
people off of food stamps, known as SNAP, or the Supplemental Nutrition
Assistance Program. The rule would have required affected recipients to
work at least 20 hours a week in order to qualify for food stamps beyond
the first three months. U.S. District Court Judge Beryl Howell wrote,
"[A]s a global pandemic poses widespread health risks, guaranteeing that
government officials at both the federal and state levels have the
flexibility to address the nutritional needs of residents and ensure
their well-being through programs like SNAP, is essential."


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