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‘It’s harsh. It’s mean, brutal’: Trump bill to cause most harm to America’s poorest

President embraces Robin-Hood-in-reverse policies to benefit wealthiest and hurt those earning under $50,000

The Guardian - US · Jul 3, 2025

Changes to food aid in debt bill would cost money, far from savings GOP envisioned

A Republican attempt to expand work requirements for federal food aid in debt legislation moving through Congress would increase federal spending by $2.1 billion over 10 years — far from the cuts GOP lawmakers had envisioned

The Independent UK · May 31, 2023

Dems call out McCarthy's budget "scam"

GOP wants to "make it harder" to feed the poor but make it easier for rich to "cheat on their taxes," senator says

Salon · Mar 29, 2023