Trying to better understand folks existing on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), U.S. Senator Chris Murphy this week is surviving on a food stamp budget of $4.80 per day or $1.60 per meal that is administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The Food Stamp Program’s average monthly benefit is $143.89 per Connecticut family member.
Entries Categorized as 'National Politics'
Living On Food Stamp Budget, Chris Murphy Dines On Bagel
May 21st, 2013 · 9 Comments · National Politics, News and Events
How About Election Predictions?
November 5th, 2012 · 25 Comments · Analysis and Comment, City Politics, Education, National Politics, News and Events, State Politics
The eve of the election is upon us, the majority of the work is finished: door knocking, phone calls, lawn signs, mail pieces, radio, television. Field operations are poised to hit the ground, final phone calls will flood districts. Rev. Al Sharpton, Governor Dannel Malloy and Mayor Bill Finch rallied Dems at Mount Aery Baptist [...]
Tags: Al Sharpton·Bill Finch·Chris Murphy·Dan Malloy·Joe Lieberman·Joel Gonzalez·Linda McMahon
‘We Can’t Wait For The Tears To Dry To Take Action’
December 17th, 2012 · 24 Comments · Analysis and Comment, National Politics
We can’t wait for the tears to dry to take action. That’s the sentiment of so many who embrace the political will to obliterate access to the assault weapons massacring kids. No one could have imagined the horror that visited Newtown on Friday, but cities across America including Connecticut’s largest city have experienced far too [...]
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Tags: Barack Obama·Mike Bloomberg