Robert E. Rubin, Roger C. Altman and Melissa Kearney: Making the poor–and the U.S.–poorer still: Congress may take up legislation this week to cut food stamps. The Senate passed a bill in June mandating $4 billion in cuts over 10 years; the House version, passed in September, imposes nearly $40 billion in reductions…. This negotiation is occurring … Continue reading Afternoon Must-Read: Robert E. Rubin, Roger C. Altman and Melissa Kearney: How We Are Making the Poor Poorer Still