| Derrick Van Orden and Bryan Steil have found a new political strategy this week: Let the people go hungry.
Starting November 1st, federal food aid will stop going to the American people because Republicans refuse to use emergency funds set aside by Congress for food assistance – effectively cutting off all federal funding for SNAP benefits.
While more than 700,000 Wisconsinites are at risk of losing SNAP benefits that help them put food on their families’ tables because Republicans don’t want to spend the money – even though it’s available – Van Orden and Steil are refusing to get back to work.
REMINDER: Van Orden and Steil already voted for the largest cuts to SNAP in history earlier this year, making Americans pay more for their groceries. Now, they are doubling down on their cruelty and holding this key program hostage that feeds Wisconsinites and keeps food affordable.
DCCC Spokesperson Katie Smith:
“Derrick Van Orden and Bryan Steil are on vacation while more than 700,000 Wisconsinites are at risk of going hungry. Wisconsin voters will remember their cruelty next November.” |
