date:May 10, 2013
nd Representatives Marlin Stutzman of Indiana and Randy Neugebauer of Texas, would cut food stamps much more deeply, by some $36 billion over a decade.
While Stabenow says closing loopholes can generate substantial savings, the Republican faction would restrict eligibility broadly.
Between 2 million and 4 million people could be cut from the program under the Republicans' cuts, says an anti-hunger expert. That would be as much as 8 percent of the current enrollment.
Those receiving food stamp