End the political ‘Hunger Games’
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Editor,
The House of Representatives is likely to vote this week to cut food assistance by $40 billion over 10 years - a cut that would threaten an adequate food supply for up to six million Americans. And while the $40 billion cut would impact a diverse range of people (including veterans), it would disproportionately hurt children, who make up almost half of SNAP recipients. Congress needs to reevaluate its priorities. They're OK with taking food away from children while at the same time continuing to protect tax loopholes that allow corporations like Apple, General Electric, and Verizon to avoid paying their fair share in federal taxes. __It's outrageous that Congress would play political games with people who are struggling to put food on the table. Our elected officials need to stand up and protect their constituents, families and communities; not just corporations.
Sheila M. Bell
Polson
