Trump Administration to Tighten Food Stamp Eligibility Requirements for Able-Bodied Adults

Trump Administration to Tighten Food Stamp Eligibility Requirements for Able-Bodied Adults
A sign in a market window advertises the acceptance of food stamps in New York City on Oct. 7, 2010. Spencer Platt/Getty Images
Tom Ozimek
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The Trump administration is set to announce changes to the federal food stamp program that would strengthen eligibility requirements for certain categories of aid recipients, cutting benefits while encouraging self-sufficiency amid record low unemployment.

Department of Agriculture officials will announce the finalized modifications to parts of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) on Wednesday, according to Bloomberg News. The new rule is expected to be published in the Federal Register on Thursday.
Tom Ozimek
Tom Ozimek
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Tom Ozimek is a senior reporter for The Epoch Times. He has a broad background in journalism, deposit insurance, marketing and communications, and adult education.
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