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7 hours agoDems Pounce On Trump For Hosting A Great Gatsby Party As Americans Suffer: 'He Does Not Give a Damn About You'
President Trump's lavish Great Gatsby Mar-a-Lago party drew criticism as SNAP benefits lapsed for millions, provoking condemnation from Democrats and commentators.
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 days agoMAP: Bay Area residents set to lose CalFresh benefits Nov. 1 amid government shutdown
SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- As the government shutdown continues, federal money for CalFresh benefits is set to run out as of Nov. 1. RELATED: Could halt in SNAP benefits, paychecks pressure lawmakers to strike shutdown deal? Over 5 million Californians rely on these benefits. While that's only 13.5% of the population, it means on Nov. 1, grocery stores could see over 1 billion less dollars spent in their grocery stores.
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2 days agoTrump Demands Senate Republicans Use the NUCLEAR OPTION' and GET RID OF THE FILIBUSTER'
President Trump urged Senate Republicans to eliminate the filibuster to overcome Democratic opposition and force passage of funding measures during the government shutdown.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 days agoAlameda County buffers against SNAP cuts with $10 million infusion
The outlook is unpleasant right now. It is going to be a challenge that we're getting through, but I would also add that this is what food banks are built for, said Michael Altfest, communications director for Alameda County Community Food Bank. What it's going to require is support. So the fact that the county is recognizing this and really believes food is a basic human right shows they're doing what they can.
Public health
fromsfist.com
2 days agoDay Around the Bay: Where All of the SF Trick-or-Treat Street Closures Will Be for Halloween
With Halloween and trick-or-treating ready to rise Friday night, Mission Local has a map of all 41 streets that will be car-free so the kids can be out Halloweening. The one grown-up option is the Halloween Castro Night Market, but there are 40 other options where kids can roam with no cars, and adult kids are welcome to show up with a bag of candy to trick out the youngsters.
San Francisco
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day agoKamala Harris Goes Scorched Earth Over Trump's Ballroom
Are you f*cking kidding me? This guy wants to create a ballroom for his rich friends while completely turning a blind eye to the fact that babies are going to starve when the SNAP benefits end in just hours from now. Come on, Harris said. SNAP benefits are set to run out of funding on Saturday while Democrats and Republicans remain in a standstill over a continuing resolution to fund the government.
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fromQNS
1 day agoCatholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens launches emergency response to help those affected by government shutdown - QNS
Catholic Charities launched emergency services providing food, mental health support, case management and emergency funds to people affected by the federal shutdown.
fromwww.npr.org
4 days agoSNAP benefits set to expire this week. And, Jamaica braces for a Category 5 storm
More than 40 million Americans will soon be without federal food assistance. The Trump administration says there will be no money for SNAP benefits starting Nov. 1. The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced that it will not use emergency funds to address this situation. The White House is placing blame on Democrats for this outcome, similar to its approach with various other issues related to the shutdown over the past month.
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fromBronx Times
2 months agoHochul and Torres rally at Lincoln Hospital against 'cruel' Trump health care cuts - Bronx Times
Health care cuts from the Trump administration's budget bill are projected to impact 1.5 million New Yorkers, severely affecting their health coverage and SNAP benefits.
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fromsilive
4 months agoStaten Island protesters stage 'die-in' outside Malliotakis office over proposed Medicaid cuts
Protesters held gravestones outside Rep. Malliotakis' office to symbolize those affected by President Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill," which proposes significant cuts to Medicaid.
fromsfist.com
4 months agoSunday Links: Thousands Take to SF Streets Saturday for Dyke March and Queer Visibility
After a six-year hiatus, San Francisco's Dyke March returned Saturday with roaring motorcycles, a rally in Dolores Park, and a packed march route through the Mission, emphasizing community and visibility.
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