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SNAP Funding Shift Sparks National Alarm | Concord News
Congress is racing against time to stop a new SNAP rule that will force states with high error rates to pay for part of food assistance starting October 2027 — a move critics say is rushed and ignores the needs of millions of low-income families, especially children. Since eligibility changes took effect, over 4.5 million people — including 1.5 million kids — have lost aid. Public health experts warn that food security is vital for children’s health and future success, while mayors nationwide are urging lawmakers to reconsider, arguing that expanding opportunity and food access is more urgent…
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