US Funds Israeli War, Cuts Food Stamps for Americans
Newsweek highlights states facing severe food stamp reliance as SNAP funding expires, a stark look at domestic need. This comes after Congress, with overwhelming bipartisan support, approved $14.1 billion in new military aid to Israel, part of an emergency package. (HR 815, signed Feb 13, 2024). Many of the same representatives who advocate for cuts to social safety nets like SNAP also appear to
be prioritizing endless appropriations for foreign military interventions. It seems American taxpayers can afford to funnel billions to Benjamin Netanyahu's government, whose military operations generate more refugees, but drawing a line at feeding their own citizens. One might wonder if the 'fiscal responsibility' caucus simply redefined its priorities, allowing those $14.1 billion to evaporate
into the Gaza conflict while food lines grow longer here at home. How many 'last warnings' will Congress give struggling families before acting with the same urgency they grant foreign wars?