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States Ask to Ban Soda From Food Stamps / Sen. Dick Durbin’s Retirement

2025/4/25
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Sarah Huckabee Sanders: 我认为限制食品券购买垃圾食品是必要的，以应对美国的慢性病流行。这不仅是为了节省纳税人的钱，更是为了改善国民健康。我们应该鼓励更健康的饮食习惯，而食品券不应该成为不健康饮食的补贴。我们已经看到，通过限制含糖饮料的购买，可以有效预防儿童肥胖和成人2型糖尿病。 Alicia Finley: 我们无法确定食品券对肥胖流行的贡献程度，但我们可以通过实验来研究。允许各州对食品券的使用进行限制，可以作为一个实验，观察限制对人们饮食习惯和健康状况的影响。研究表明，低收入人群往往饮食不健康，因此限制食品券购买垃圾食品，可能有助于改善他们的饮食和健康状况。此外，对杂货店的行政负担很小，因为他们已经对其他商品有限制。 Kim Strassel: 我认为反对限制食品券购买垃圾食品的论点站不住脚。政府不应该干预个人饮食习惯，但这并不意味着政府应该补贴不健康行为。食品券计划的初衷是提供营养食品，而不是垃圾食品。美国没有饥饿问题，但存在不健康的饮食习惯问题。限制食品券购买垃圾食品是合理的，因为这些食品没有营养价值。区分哪些食品具有营养价值，哪些食品不具有营养价值，相对容易。 Dick Durbin: 我选择在还能体面退休的时候退休，而不是等到被‘抬’出去。政治生涯很长，人也会变老，是时候做出这个决定了。 一位气候活动家: 那些投票支持共和党提出的政府拨款法案的民主党人，是懦弱的行为，他们出卖了我们这一代人。

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This chapter examines the debate surrounding Republican governors' requests to exclude soda and candy from the SNAP food stamp program. The discussion covers arguments for and against the policy change, including concerns about health, cost, and government overreach. Experts weigh in on the potential impact and feasibility of such restrictions.
  • Republican states seek waivers to limit food stamp purchases of soda and candy.
  • Studies suggest removing sugary drinks could prevent obesity and diabetes.
  • Arguments against include added complexity, nanny-state concerns, and potential lobbying.
  • Supporters argue taxpayers shouldn't subsidize unhealthy behavior and that states can experiment with different approaches.

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Republican governors are pursuing waivers from the Agriculture Department to disallow purchases of candy, soft drinks, and other sweets via the SNAP food-assistance program. Is this commonsense government or burdensome nannyism? Plus, Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin won't seek re-election in 2026, creating a Democratic primary in a blue state that could drift further left.

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