government spending cuts
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.
Apr
11
2013
