cut food stamps
Nov
4
2013
The cartoon depicts a giant can of food stamp cuts barreling into a food pantry, with the caption criticizing Congress for delaying the impact of reductions through repeated postponements. It responds to 2013 debates over SNAP cuts in the farm bill where lawmakers repeatedly deferred deeper reductions.
Nov
4
2013
The cartoon shows a massive foot labeled GOP crushing the words Food Stamp Program, with groceries and a shopping cart scattered below. Published November 4, 2013, it responds to congressional debates over cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program during farm bill negotiations. Republicans sought reductions in food assistance spending while Democrats defended the program. The image highlights the impact on low-income families and children reliant on the benefits. It uses the visual metaphor of stomping to suggest aggressive policy moves against welfare programs.
Nov
4
2013
