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In Focus: Trump Proposal to Lower Poverty Line Would Cut Eligibility or Benefits for Many Health, Nutrition, Other Basic Assistance Programs

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Administration’s Poverty Line Proposal Would Cut Health, Food Assistance for Millions Over Time

June 18, 2019

Aviva Aron-Dine

Matt Broaddus

Zoë Neuberger

Arloc Sherman

The Trump Administration is considering a change to the federal poverty line that would ultimately cause millions of people to lose eligibility for, or receive less help from, health, food assistance, and other programs that help them meet basic needs.

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House Hearing Today to Highlight Successes of SNAP “Categorical Eligibility”

June 20, 2019

Dottie Rosenbaum

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House Bill Includes Major Investments to Help Families Pay Rent

May 22, 2019

Douglas Rice

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Administration’s Poverty Line Proposal Would Cut Health, Food Assistance for Millions Over Time

House Hearing Today to Highlight Successes of SNAP “Categorical Eligibility”

House Bill Includes Major Investments to Help Families Pay Rent

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