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SNAP is "a really important, invisible piece" of the economy

SNAP is "a really important, invisible piece" of the economy

Update: 2025-10-30
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If nothing changes before the weekend, most of the 42 million people on food stamps, or SNAP, will not get their November benefits as scheduled. The interruption for people who rely on SNAP to buy food would be significant but could also have broader ripple effects across the economy, as SNAP generates jobs, wages, and taxes. Also: the track record of past New York City rent freezes and the likelihood of future rate cuts this year.

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SNAP is "a really important, invisible piece" of the economy

SNAP is "a really important, invisible piece" of the economy

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