California Warns of SNAP Loss, Approves $14 Billion Overseas
Californians are being warned by Newsweek that their SNAP benefits could be at risk, raising concerns about food security for the most vulnerable. This comes just weeks after Rep. Kevin Mullin (CA-15) voted YES on HR 815, providing $14.1 billion in aid to Israel, despite receiving $2,500 from AIPAC in 2022. Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37), who also voted yes on HR 815, received $2,000 from AIPAC
in 2022. Meanwhile, Rep. Pete Aguilar (CA-33) secured $25,000 from AIPAC in 2022, also voting to greenlight the aid package (OpenSecrets.org). It appears the fiscal prudence demanded for vital domestic programs like food assistance mysteriously vanishes when military aid to foreign nations is on the table. One might wonder if the hunger of Californians is less compelling than the geopolitical
priorities of lobbying organizations. How many SNAP recipients could $14 billion feed?