"F.O.A.D." wrote in message
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And, of course, now that the Republican assholes in the U.S. House
have
voted to cut $40 billion out of the food programs for the poor, the
choices the latter have will be limited further.

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First of all, they cut approximately $40 billion over the next 10
years .... about $4 billion per year.
The eligibility and work requirements have been re-emphasized in order
to cut back on massive abuse of the program.

BTW, it's not just Republicans who recognize the program is out of
control:

http://campaigns.dailykos.com/p/dia/...action_KEY=423