Oh, SNAP: 14 Reps Take from Poor, Give to Selves
Washington, DC— Fourteen members of Congress, all Republicans, have voted themselves huge farm subsidies while voting to cut nutritional aid to 47 million Americans. At a total of $7.2 million in total subsidies, these members average over a half million dollars apiece in public monies going directly to benefit themselves and their spouses. The 14 Congressional Reps who believe struggling families have it too easy have, between themselves, a combined net worth of $124.5 million. So, let’s break it down, Mudpups: SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) doesn’t just benefit poor families…