Why Welfare Work Requirements Work
James Whitford
Co-founder & CEO
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When work requirements for SNAP benefits (also known as food stamps) were waived by the Fiscal Responsibility Act three years ago, it sent a clear message to individuals who were homeless, veterans or young adults aging out of foster care: You’re a charity case.
I lamented that compromise when it was slipped into the 2023 debt ceiling bill as much as I celebrated its recension in the One Big Beautiful Bill last November. Thankfully, it now mandates work requirements for all able-bodied adults without dependents who receive food stamps.
This renewed effort to steward public revenue more effectively extends…
This excerpt is from James’ new op-ed published at The Hill; read it in full at thehill.com
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