House Republican Tells Food Stamp Recipients, ‘Stop Smoking Crack’

Michael Luciano Oct 31st, 2025, 12:06 am

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Rep. Clay Higgins (R-LA) has little sympathy for millions of Americans whose food assistance benefits are set to lapse on Nov. 1.

On Saturday, the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program will run out of money amid the ongoing government shutdown that began on Oct. 1. The government partially shut down nearly a month ago after the Senate failed to muster the votes necessary to pass a Republican-sponsored funding bill. Even though Republicans control the chamber 53-47, 60 votes are needed to overcome a procedural hurdle to move the bill forward. Democrats said they won’t support any funding bill unless it contains an extension of healthca

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