To the editor:
I am appalled that Congress is pushing forward with budget cuts that will take health care and food assistance away from millions of Americans.
GOP leaders are trying to convince Americans that SNAP and Medicaid are full of “waste, fraud, and abuse.” But this is a Trojan Horse, designed to dupe the public into letting lawmakers cut these programs to the bone to pay for more tax cuts for the rich.
Medicaid and SNAP play a critical role in helping tens of millions of Americans access healthcare and food. Most of the recipients are children, families, seniors, and people with disabilities. They ensure that Americans can stay healthy and fed when times are tough, while creating jobs and supporting communities around the country. And despite the political rhetoric, the programs are already closely scrutinized.
The rich don’t need more tax cuts, but America needs SNAP and Medicaid. I urge our members of Congress to resoundingly reject any budget that cuts these vital programs.
Sincerely,
William Deignan
Medford
