Trump-the government wants to cut 700000 poor social benefits

US President Donald trump's government will cut an estimated 700 000 poor Americans is an important social benefit. The Democrats warn that many of the Affected are not, therefore, have soon enough money to buy enough food.

trump is the Republican government, however, refers to the low unemployment, which makes it possible for the people to generate an income. Specifically, it is a program that supports about 36 million Americans each month when buying food. The new scheme, according to the government, in the future, healthy adults who have no children should not lose that support if you are working after three months for at least 20 hours per week. So far, the Federal States were able to expose this strict scheme for economically weaker areas temporarily.

"The most effective program against Hunger"

The leading Democrat in the Senate, Chuck Schumer, called the new rules on Wednesday to "cruel" and warned that it could drive many people "in the Hunger, and the start of the Christmas season". The speaker of the house of representatives, Nancy Pelosi, condemned the step taken by the government to curtail the many vital and "effective program against Hunger".

the agriculture Minister, Sonny Perdue, however, stressed that the scheme will help to bring people from social assistance back into the labour market. The Change, in line with a 1996 law that limited the purchase of food aid in three months, he said.

it is estimated that around 700'000 people will lose their support. The government is working according to media reports, yet on other Changes to then shot a total of three million people only. On average, the recipients of the aid of 2018 received just 126 US dollars a month. (sda/red)

Created: 05.12.2019, 07:31 PM