GOP to cut food stamps in deficit-reduction drive
WASHINGTON — Republicans controlling the House are eying big cuts to food stamps and would make it more difficult for illegal immigrants to claim child tax credits as they piece together legislation to cut $261 billion in the coming decade.
It’s the first step in a GOP exercise aimed at cutting domestic programs to forestall big Pentagon budget cuts next year.
The cuts to food stamps would reduce the monthly benefit for a family of four by almost $60 and would force up to 3 million people off the program altogether by tightening eligibility.
The measure would also eliminate a grant program to states for social services like day care. Six House panels are producing legislation this week as the first step in implementing the GOP’s budget plan.
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