Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/house-debates-gop-bill-to-cut-food-stamps Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter House debates GOP bill to cut food stamps Nation Sep 19, 2013 1:41 PM EST Heard on the House floor: These $40 billion in cuts go against decades of bipartisan support for the fight against hunger in the United States. They will hurt our economy and they are, in a word, immoral. -Rep. Rosa DeLauro, (D) Connecticut . Republicans aren’t trying to take food out of babies’ mouths or make our seniors go hungry. Don’t believe the scare tactics from my colleagues who oppose the bill. This is a common sense reform that cuts waste, fraud, and abuse, leaving more money for the Americans who truly need help in time of need. -Rep. Andy Harris (R) Maryland. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now
Heard on the House floor: These $40 billion in cuts go against decades of bipartisan support for the fight against hunger in the United States. They will hurt our economy and they are, in a word, immoral. -Rep. Rosa DeLauro, (D) Connecticut . Republicans aren’t trying to take food out of babies’ mouths or make our seniors go hungry. Don’t believe the scare tactics from my colleagues who oppose the bill. This is a common sense reform that cuts waste, fraud, and abuse, leaving more money for the Americans who truly need help in time of need. -Rep. Andy Harris (R) Maryland. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now