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“Cutting back on this important social safety net benefit that stimulates and supports the local economy is not, in my professional opinion, a wise move right now.” Watch Diane Schanzenbach and other experts discuss threats to the SNAP program:
Event recap—Addressing threats to the SNAP program - The Hamilton Project
On October 30, The Hamilton Project hosted a webcast to highlight the importance of SNAP amid the ongoing government shutdown and in the wake of major cuts to the program in the One Big Beautiful…
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November 10, 2025 at 2:15 PM
“Cutting back on this important social safety net benefit that stimulates and supports the local economy is not, in my professional opinion, a wise move right now.” Watch Diane Schanzenbach and other experts discuss threats to the SNAP program:
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NEW: we've pulled out the SNAP line item (from the Daily Treasury Statement) to follow along daily with federal outlays to the program.
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November 7, 2025 at 4:29 PM
NEW: we've pulled out the SNAP line item (from the Daily Treasury Statement) to follow along daily with federal outlays to the program.
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In case you missed it: Last week, @klobuchar.senate.gov, Stacy Dean, Danielle Perry, Diane Schanzenbach, @davidasuper.bsky.social, and @laurenhlb.bsky.social joined us for a virtual event on SNAP.
Read the recap: www.hamiltonproject.org/publication/...
Read the recap: www.hamiltonproject.org/publication/...
Event recap—Addressing threats to the SNAP program - The Hamilton Project
On October 30, The Hamilton Project hosted a webcast to highlight the importance of SNAP amid the ongoing government shutdown and in the wake of major cuts to the program in the One Big Beautiful Bill...
www.hamiltonproject.org
November 7, 2025 at 3:32 PM
In case you missed it: Last week, @klobuchar.senate.gov, Stacy Dean, Danielle Perry, Diane Schanzenbach, @davidasuper.bsky.social, and @laurenhlb.bsky.social joined us for a virtual event on SNAP.
Read the recap: www.hamiltonproject.org/publication/...
Read the recap: www.hamiltonproject.org/publication/...
The Trump administration has radically reshaped U.S. trade policy with extremely high tariff rates, making the U.S. unusual among its peers.
For #FigureFriday, learn why more developed, rich nations have moved away from funding their governments with tariffs: www.hamiltonproject.org/publication/...
For #FigureFriday, learn why more developed, rich nations have moved away from funding their governments with tariffs: www.hamiltonproject.org/publication/...
November 7, 2025 at 2:38 PM
The Trump administration has radically reshaped U.S. trade policy with extremely high tariff rates, making the U.S. unusual among its peers.
For #FigureFriday, learn why more developed, rich nations have moved away from funding their governments with tariffs: www.hamiltonproject.org/publication/...
For #FigureFriday, learn why more developed, rich nations have moved away from funding their governments with tariffs: www.hamiltonproject.org/publication/...
The Trump administration has radically reshaped U.S. trade policy with extremely high tariff rates. A variety of objectives have been used to justify these tariffs, including raising revenue.
But “tariffs are a damaging and inefficient way to raise funds,” @jaycshambaugh.bsky.social writes.
But “tariffs are a damaging and inefficient way to raise funds,” @jaycshambaugh.bsky.social writes.
Tariffs are a particularly bad way to raise revenue - The Hamilton Project
In this explainer, Jay C. Shambaugh shows why tariffs are a particularly bad way to raise funds for the U.S. government.
www.hamiltonproject.org
November 6, 2025 at 2:56 PM
The Trump administration has radically reshaped U.S. trade policy with extremely high tariff rates. A variety of objectives have been used to justify these tariffs, including raising revenue.
But “tariffs are a damaging and inefficient way to raise funds,” @jaycshambaugh.bsky.social writes.
But “tariffs are a damaging and inefficient way to raise funds,” @jaycshambaugh.bsky.social writes.
Raising revenue via tariffs is costly: “It will hurt consumers. It will hurt the U.S.’ most productive firms. It will reduce economic growth. And, it will undermine U.S. relationships around the world,” @jaycshambaugh.bsky.social writes.
Tariffs are a particularly bad way to raise revenue - The Hamilton Project
In this explainer, Jay C. Shambaugh shows why tariffs are a particularly bad way to raise funds for the U.S. government.
www.hamiltonproject.org
November 5, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Raising revenue via tariffs is costly: “It will hurt consumers. It will hurt the U.S.’ most productive firms. It will reduce economic growth. And, it will undermine U.S. relationships around the world,” @jaycshambaugh.bsky.social writes.
One of the justifications for the Trump administration’s tariffs has been raising revenue: The United States raised roughly $30 billion in tariff revenue in August.
But, in a new explainer, @jaycshambaugh.bsky.social shows why raising revenue via tariffs is bad for the U.S. economy:
But, in a new explainer, @jaycshambaugh.bsky.social shows why raising revenue via tariffs is bad for the U.S. economy:
Tariffs are a particularly bad way to raise revenue - The Hamilton Project
In this explainer, Jay C. Shambaugh shows why tariffs are a particularly bad way to raise funds for the U.S. government.
www.hamiltonproject.org
November 4, 2025 at 5:03 PM
One of the justifications for the Trump administration’s tariffs has been raising revenue: The United States raised roughly $30 billion in tariff revenue in August.
But, in a new explainer, @jaycshambaugh.bsky.social shows why raising revenue via tariffs is bad for the U.S. economy:
But, in a new explainer, @jaycshambaugh.bsky.social shows why raising revenue via tariffs is bad for the U.S. economy:
There has long been a debate in policy circles over targeted vs. universal programs. In @nytimes.com, @bobgreensteindc.bsky.social discusses what this means for policymakers: www.nytimes.com/2025/10/23/n...
October 31, 2025 at 2:37 PM
There has long been a debate in policy circles over targeted vs. universal programs. In @nytimes.com, @bobgreensteindc.bsky.social discusses what this means for policymakers: www.nytimes.com/2025/10/23/n...
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Yesterday, @hamiltonproject.org hosting a zippy briefing about what is going on with SNAP. We covered the waterfront with @klobuchar.senate.gov, @davidasuper.bsky.social, Stacy Dean, Danielle Perry, Diane Schanzenbach, and yours truly.
Watch here:
www.hamiltonproject.org/event/addres...
#SNAP
Watch here:
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#SNAP
Addressing threats to the SNAP program - The Hamilton Project
On October 30, The Hamilton Project at the Brookings Institution will host an event to highlight the importance of SNAP amid the ongoing government shutdown and in the wake of major cuts to the progra...
www.hamiltonproject.org
October 31, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Yesterday, @hamiltonproject.org hosting a zippy briefing about what is going on with SNAP. We covered the waterfront with @klobuchar.senate.gov, @davidasuper.bsky.social, Stacy Dean, Danielle Perry, Diane Schanzenbach, and yours truly.
Watch here:
www.hamiltonproject.org/event/addres...
#SNAP
Watch here:
www.hamiltonproject.org/event/addres...
#SNAP
Happening now: Hear from @klobuchar.senate.gov, Stacy Dean, Danielle Perry, Diane Schanzenbach, @davidasuper.bsky.social, and @laurenhlb.bsky.social as the clock ticks down on SNAP funding.
Addressing threats to the SNAP program - The Hamilton Project
On October 30, The Hamilton Project at the Brookings Institution will host an event to highlight the importance of SNAP amid the ongoing government shutdown and in the wake of major cuts to the…
www.hamiltonproject.org
October 30, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Happening now: Hear from @klobuchar.senate.gov, Stacy Dean, Danielle Perry, Diane Schanzenbach, @davidasuper.bsky.social, and @laurenhlb.bsky.social as the clock ticks down on SNAP funding.
The USDA has announced that no SNAP benefits will be issued on November 1. Join us today at 12:30 PM ET to understand what this means for families, communities, and the economy: www.hamiltonproject.org/event/addres...
October 30, 2025 at 1:47 PM
The USDA has announced that no SNAP benefits will be issued on November 1. Join us today at 12:30 PM ET to understand what this means for families, communities, and the economy: www.hamiltonproject.org/event/addres...
TOMORROW AT 12:30 PM ET: Join @klobuchar.senate.gov and a panel of leading experts for a conversation on SNAP and everything you need to know ahead of November 1.
Addressing threats to the SNAP program - The Hamilton Project
On October 30, The Hamilton Project at the Brookings Institution will host an event to highlight the importance of SNAP amid the ongoing government shutdown and in the wake of major cuts to the…
www.hamiltonproject.org
October 29, 2025 at 8:45 PM
TOMORROW AT 12:30 PM ET: Join @klobuchar.senate.gov and a panel of leading experts for a conversation on SNAP and everything you need to know ahead of November 1.
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Tomorrow at 12:30PM ET, @hamiltonproject.org will host a public event on SNAP.
@klobuchar.senate.gov will provide framing remarks
and I will be moderating an *expert* panel with Danielle Perry, @davidasuper.bsky.social, Diane Schanzenbach, and Stacy Dean:
www.hamiltonproject.org/event/addres...
@klobuchar.senate.gov will provide framing remarks
and I will be moderating an *expert* panel with Danielle Perry, @davidasuper.bsky.social, Diane Schanzenbach, and Stacy Dean:
www.hamiltonproject.org/event/addres...
Addressing threats to the SNAP program - The Hamilton Project
On October 30, The Hamilton Project at the Brookings Institution will host an event to highlight the importance of SNAP amid the ongoing government shutdown and in the wake of major cuts to the progra...
www.hamiltonproject.org
October 29, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Tomorrow at 12:30PM ET, @hamiltonproject.org will host a public event on SNAP.
@klobuchar.senate.gov will provide framing remarks
and I will be moderating an *expert* panel with Danielle Perry, @davidasuper.bsky.social, Diane Schanzenbach, and Stacy Dean:
www.hamiltonproject.org/event/addres...
@klobuchar.senate.gov will provide framing remarks
and I will be moderating an *expert* panel with Danielle Perry, @davidasuper.bsky.social, Diane Schanzenbach, and Stacy Dean:
www.hamiltonproject.org/event/addres...
📢 NEW: We are pleased to announce that @klobuchar.senate.gov will be joining our event tomorrow to deliver remarks on SNAP.
Additionally, @fooddepository.bsky.social’s Danielle Perry is joining our panel of leading experts. See the updated agenda and RSVP: www.hamiltonproject.org/event/addres...
Additionally, @fooddepository.bsky.social’s Danielle Perry is joining our panel of leading experts. See the updated agenda and RSVP: www.hamiltonproject.org/event/addres...
October 29, 2025 at 5:56 PM
📢 NEW: We are pleased to announce that @klobuchar.senate.gov will be joining our event tomorrow to deliver remarks on SNAP.
Additionally, @fooddepository.bsky.social’s Danielle Perry is joining our panel of leading experts. See the updated agenda and RSVP: www.hamiltonproject.org/event/addres...
Additionally, @fooddepository.bsky.social’s Danielle Perry is joining our panel of leading experts. See the updated agenda and RSVP: www.hamiltonproject.org/event/addres...
More than 40 million people are at imminent risk of not receiving SNAP benefits for November. Why does this matter and what policymakers can do? This Thursday, Oct. 30, join Stacy Dean, Diane Schanzenbach, David Super, and @laurenhlb.bsky.social to learn more:
Addressing threats to the SNAP program - The Hamilton Project
On October 30, The Hamilton Project at the Brookings Institution will host an event to highlight the importance of SNAP amid the ongoing government shutdown and in the wake of major cuts to the…
www.hamiltonproject.org
October 28, 2025 at 8:31 PM
More than 40 million people are at imminent risk of not receiving SNAP benefits for November. Why does this matter and what policymakers can do? This Thursday, Oct. 30, join Stacy Dean, Diane Schanzenbach, David Super, and @laurenhlb.bsky.social to learn more:
"If we delay payments, if we cancel a payment, we’re going to cause real hardship in those families. It’s also going to cause hardship in their local economies, where there’s already a lot of uncertainty.”
Watch THP’s Diane Schanzenbach discuss SNAP cuts on ABC News:
Watch THP’s Diane Schanzenbach discuss SNAP cuts on ABC News:
Video States to start halting SNAP food assistance
Diane Schanzenbach, a non-resident senior fellow of economic studies for the Hamilton Project, discusses the impact of the government shutdown on SNAP food assistance.
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October 27, 2025 at 2:15 PM
"If we delay payments, if we cancel a payment, we’re going to cause real hardship in those families. It’s also going to cause hardship in their local economies, where there’s already a lot of uncertainty.”
Watch THP’s Diane Schanzenbach discuss SNAP cuts on ABC News:
Watch THP’s Diane Schanzenbach discuss SNAP cuts on ABC News:
On this day in 1938, the Fair Labor Standards Act went into effect, establishing the 40-hour work week, and regulating the employment of children. The bill was groundbreaking at the time, but U.S. workforce needs have changed a lot over the past 87 years.
October 24, 2025 at 1:56 PM
On this day in 1938, the Fair Labor Standards Act went into effect, establishing the 40-hour work week, and regulating the employment of children. The bill was groundbreaking at the time, but U.S. workforce needs have changed a lot over the past 87 years.
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FYI:
@hamiltonproject.org's federal expenditure tracker continues to update daily. And is now updated with the Monthly Treasury Statement for September.
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@hamiltonproject.org's federal expenditure tracker continues to update daily. And is now updated with the Monthly Treasury Statement for September.
www.hamiltonproject.org/data/trackin...
Tracking federal expenditures in real time - The Hamilton Project
Track federal expenditures and filter by department, program, and more. Data are updated daily.
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October 22, 2025 at 5:49 PM
FYI:
@hamiltonproject.org's federal expenditure tracker continues to update daily. And is now updated with the Monthly Treasury Statement for September.
www.hamiltonproject.org/data/trackin...
@hamiltonproject.org's federal expenditure tracker continues to update daily. And is now updated with the Monthly Treasury Statement for September.
www.hamiltonproject.org/data/trackin...
SNAP supports both families and the economy during recessions. But the One Big Beautiful Bill Act’s SNAP cuts will make the program substantially and detrimentally less responsive to economic downturns, @laurenhlb.bsky.social and Diane Schanzenbach warn.
SNAP cuts in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act will significantly impair recession response - The Hamilton Project
Lauren Bauer and Diane Schanzenbach analyze how SNAP cuts in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act will affect the program’s response to recessions.
www.hamiltonproject.org
October 22, 2025 at 2:15 PM
SNAP supports both families and the economy during recessions. But the One Big Beautiful Bill Act’s SNAP cuts will make the program substantially and detrimentally less responsive to economic downturns, @laurenhlb.bsky.social and Diane Schanzenbach warn.
In @nytimes.com, @avivaaron-dine.bsky.social discusses what's happening with ACA subsidies and the government shutdown:
The Fiscal Gambit at the Center of the Shutdown
It is a well-worn strategy to temporarily create a government benefit and hope that its eventual expiration will create a standoff like the shutdown fight.
www.nytimes.com
October 20, 2025 at 3:51 PM
In @nytimes.com, @avivaaron-dine.bsky.social discusses what's happening with ACA subsidies and the government shutdown:
“Work requirements are so problematic in automatic stabilizers because they condition eligibility not just on income but on whether you’re working.” @laurenhlb.bsky.social spoke to @politico.com’s @marciabrown.bsky.social about how the OBBBA will affect SNAP’s response to a recession:
October 16, 2025 at 3:23 PM
“Work requirements are so problematic in automatic stabilizers because they condition eligibility not just on income but on whether you’re working.” @laurenhlb.bsky.social spoke to @politico.com’s @marciabrown.bsky.social about how the OBBBA will affect SNAP’s response to a recession:
SNAP provides much-needed relief to families when they fall on hard times and serves as a crucial financial stimulus because participants quickly spend benefits in their local economies. Recent SNAP cuts will undermine this, @laurenhlb.bsky.social and Diane Schanzenbach warn:
SNAP cuts in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act will significantly impair recession response - The Hamilton Project
Lauren Bauer and Diane Schanzenbach analyze how SNAP cuts in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act will affect the program’s response to recessions.
www.hamiltonproject.org
October 15, 2025 at 6:15 PM
SNAP provides much-needed relief to families when they fall on hard times and serves as a crucial financial stimulus because participants quickly spend benefits in their local economies. Recent SNAP cuts will undermine this, @laurenhlb.bsky.social and Diane Schanzenbach warn:
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act pushes a share of SNAP benefit costs onto states, subjects more participants to work requirements, and limits states’ ability to request waivers. @laurenhlb.bsky.social and Diane Schanzenbach explain how these changes will affect the program’s response to a recession:
SNAP cuts in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act will significantly impair recession response - The Hamilton Project
Lauren Bauer and Diane Schanzenbach analyze how SNAP cuts in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act will affect the program’s response to recessions.
www.hamiltonproject.org
October 13, 2025 at 2:15 PM
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act pushes a share of SNAP benefit costs onto states, subjects more participants to work requirements, and limits states’ ability to request waivers. @laurenhlb.bsky.social and Diane Schanzenbach explain how these changes will affect the program’s response to a recession:
SNAP plays a critical role in supporting both families and the economy during recessions. Here’s how the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) could threaten this: #FigureFriday 1/
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October 10, 2025 at 2:15 PM
SNAP plays a critical role in supporting both families and the economy during recessions. Here’s how the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) could threaten this: #FigureFriday 1/
www.hamiltonproject.org/publication/...
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How does the One Big Beautiful Bill Act affect SNAP? From an unprecedented state cost-share plan to expanded work requirements, the OBBBA’s SNAP cuts undermine the program's ability to alleviate hardship for families and diminish its vital contribution to stabilizing demand during a recession.
SNAP cuts in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act will significantly impair recession response - The Hamilton Project
Lauren Bauer and Diane Schanzenbach analyze how SNAP cuts in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act will affect the program’s response to recessions.
www.hamiltonproject.org
October 9, 2025 at 1:15 PM
How does the One Big Beautiful Bill Act affect SNAP? From an unprecedented state cost-share plan to expanded work requirements, the OBBBA’s SNAP cuts undermine the program's ability to alleviate hardship for families and diminish its vital contribution to stabilizing demand during a recession.