Liberals Vow to back state aid, but restore food stamp funding

thehill.com — Liberal Democrats said they will vote for a $26.1 billion state aid bill when the House reconvenes this week but are committed to restoring the food stamps program funding that is being used to pay for it.

The jobs measure, which passed the Senate on Thursday, includes $10 billion for states and local governments to help them stave off teacher cutbacks and another $16.1 billion to help states with their Medicaid obligations.

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