Let’s take a closer look at a provision in the OBBBA that promises a $1,000 federal contribution for every child born between January 1, 2024, and December 31, 2028. Yep, you heard that right: every baby born during that five-year stretch gets what’s being dubbed a “MAGA account,” kickstarted with a cool grand courtesy of…
Work, Welfare, and Wisdom: A Review of SNAP Reforms
A couple days ago, we examined the Medicaid work requirements tucked into the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Now, it's time to roll up our sleeves and take a biblically grounded, no-nonsense look at a similar provision in the same bill: the new work requirements for SNAP, better known as food stamps. The provision introduces…
Balancing Compassion and Fiscal Responsibility: Examining Biden’s $100 Billion Disaster Relief Request
In the wake of the devastating Hurricanes Helene and Milton, President Biden has submitted a substantial $100 billion emergency funding request to Congress, aiming to rebuild affected communities and address other nationwide disasters. Pros of the Funding Request: Immediate Relief for Affected Communities: The proposed funds would provide essential resources for debris removal, infrastructure repair,…
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