Republicans push bill to cut SNAP funds by up to five percent
House Republicans led by Eric Cantor plan to advance a measure cutting the SNAP program by up to 4 billion dollars annually, tightening eligibility, adding work rules, drug tests, and barring convicts to trim the 80 billion dollar annual program amid GOP concerns of bloating. The plan faces strong Democratic Senate and White House opposition.
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Unclear content about farm bill provisions and food stamps
Fragmentary text notes provisions in a proposed bill echoing farm legislation defeated in June. Mentions receiving food stamps and avenues for comments or letters to the editor.
Congress adjourns amid budget woes signaling fall of unfinished business
Congress began a five week recess with budget disputes and feuding leaving many measures unresolved. The House approved a student loan rate bill for Obama's signature as a GOP budget plan collapsed over automatic cuts and a failed transport and housing bill.
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The Senate confirmed Samantha Power as ambassador to the United Nations by an 87 to 10 vote. The approval capped a bipartisan truce that allowed several Obama nominees to advance, including heads of the EPA, FBI, and the CFPB, after a stalled period in the second term.
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President Obama names Deborah Lee James a former assistant defense secretary and House staffer as secretary of the Air Force to replace Michael Donley. If confirmed, she would be among the few women to lead a military service and comes amid sexual assault, budget, and other challenges. James has 30 years in government and private sector roles and currently works for a defense contractor.
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