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Re:USDA head says 'everyone' on SNAP will now have to reapply by phkahler on Friday November 14, 2025 @07:31PM (#45933891)
>> I think they want to reboot the program to try to remove the corruption.

A reasonable thing to do - in principle. In practice that many people applying at once is going to cause all kinds of problems and delays for people. No big deal to inconvenience fraudsters, but delaying for people legitimately in need isn't good. Forced reapplication 5 percent at a time would be better. Or maybe thats what they're doing?

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Re:USDA head says 'everyone' on SNAP will now have to reapply by SAI_Peregrinus on Saturday November 15, 2025 @04:07PM (#45940619)
The goal may be to reduce overall spending on SNAP by starving some of the recipients.
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