https://www.cnn.com/2023/05/27/politics/whats-in-the-debt-ceiling-deal/index.html
All the drama for a big NothingBurger. Medicare, Social Security, and Defense spending not included.
Non discretionary spending flat for 1 year and then can increase by 1% the next year.
The funniest part is the so called work requirements for food stamps. This only changed the age from 49 to 54.
Currently, childless, able-bodied adults ages 18 to 49 are only able to get food stamps for three months out of every three years unless they are employed at least 20 hours a week or meet other criteria. The deal would raise the age to 54, according to the source. The GOP fact sheet says it would apply to those up to age 55.
All the drama for a big NothingBurger. Medicare, Social Security, and Defense spending not included.
Non discretionary spending flat for 1 year and then can increase by 1% the next year.
The funniest part is the so called work requirements for food stamps. This only changed the age from 49 to 54.
Currently, childless, able-bodied adults ages 18 to 49 are only able to get food stamps for three months out of every three years unless they are employed at least 20 hours a week or meet other criteria. The deal would raise the age to 54, according to the source. The GOP fact sheet says it would apply to those up to age 55.
