Three more states have now followed an example set by Arkansas, requesting USDA allow them to ban sugary foods like soda and candy from SNAP.
Iowa, Nebraska, and Indiana are making the request. The Trump Administration says such waivers will be “hastily approved,” but no such actions have been taken so far.
SNAP is considered the United States’ largest food assistance program, with more than 41 million Americans receiving benefits.
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The House also passed a stopgap spending bill to keep the government funded through Dec. 11.
Sen. John Hoeven says the committee expects to have the votes needed to move the legislation forward.
SNAP remains a major point of contention following the latest vote.