SNAP cuts are ‘going to have a massive shock wave across the country, and everybody will feel it.’
SNAP
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Republican Budget Madness
Today on TAP: It bookends Trump’s tariff madness, both for damage and dishonesty.
Posted inPolitics
House Republicans Squeak Through Budget Resolution
But there is a lot more work to do, and no consensus yet.
Posted inHealth and Social Policy
AI Is Threatening the Social Safety Net
Here’s what policymakers should do.
Posted inEconomic Policy
Rural America’s Project 2025 Problem
Trump is promising major disruptions for small-town communities. Yet residents still favor him over Kamala Harris’s development and investment approach.
Posted inHealth and Social Policy
Can Digital Credentials Boost Enrollment in Social Welfare Programs?
A new study says yes, but barriers will persist.
Posted inEconomic Policy
Pandemic Fraud Is Really, Truly Not a Big Deal
The media’s focus on waste misses key context, and ignores the stunning success of the lockdown-era welfare state.
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Democrats’ Resounding Vote for Debt Ceiling Concessions Won’t Age Well
Today on TAP: Rep. Pramila Jayapal explains why the Fiscal Responsibility Act puts Democrats in a difficult position.
Posted inEconomic Policy
CBO’s Claim on SNAP Work Requirements Is Highly Suspect
Advocates question whether new enrollees will pour into the food assistance program, given bureaucratic barriers and no additional resources for caseworkers and agencies.