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Equal Pricing Mandate: The USDA ordered grocery stores to charge the same prices to all customers, forbidding special discounts for SNAP recipients unless a federal waiver is granted.
Independent Grocers Comply: The National Grocers Association confirmed its 21,000 member stores are...
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Benefits Could Resume Soon: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits could restart as early as Wednesday, depending on legal clearance.
Democrats Blamed for Funding Delays: The U.S. Department of Agriculture stated that “the well has...
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Expanded Work Requirements: Under the new law, all able-bodied adults under 65 must work, study, or train at least 80 hours per month to keep receiving benefits. Key exemptions, including for veterans and the homeless, have been removed.
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Nationwide Economic Impact: The Council of Economic Advisers warns the shutdown could cost the U.S. 15 billion dollars in GDP each week, with job losses and spending declines in every state.
Families on the Line: Critical programs like WIC and SNAP...
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Explosive Political Clash: President Trump blasted six Democrat lawmakers for releasing a video telling service members they can refuse...
