'It's cruel and it's stupid': Blumenthal slams GOP for blocking SNAP aid

Social Welfare Program Impact - SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) is a lifeline for many, with 21% of Senator Luhan's constituents in New Mexico depending on it [1] - In Connecticut, 10% (1 out of 10) of the population relies on the SNAP program [1] Potential Economic Consequences - Hunger among children hinders their ability to learn [1] - Families struggling with food insecurity face reduced productivity [1]