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  1. Jun 2018
    1. Stacy Dean, vice president for food assistance policy at the Center for Budget and Policy Priorities, called the proposal "radical and risky." The idea that the government could save money by distributing food itself, she said, is "ill-informed at best."

      Didn't the budget state that the food box delivery system will use commercial and retail delivery services.

    2. the budget seems to assume that participating in SNAP is a character flaw."

      I understand how a lack of personal responsibility can anger some people. But SNAP and most food welfare programs in general is a matter of survival. Character should not be a concern. In-fact character seems like a good motivation for someone to work their way out of the program.

    3. through existing infrastructure, partnerships or commercial/retail delivery services."

      It seems they have a Obamacare esque program where the government is working with private companies to create an affordable plan.