This could make it harder for older Americans to qualify for food assistance. Plus, Biden visits Vietnam and shipping rates went up a bit.
The U.S. will build chip design facilities in Vietnam, and Microsoft will develop AI for the country.
Shipping companies need to cover their higher costs, but there’s a limit to how much they can pass on to customers.
The upper age limit for SNAP recipients (able bodied, without dependents) who have to prove they’re working or looking for work at least part time has just risen from age 49 to age 50. Eventually it’ll go up to age 54.
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!["We estimate that up to 750,000 individuals could lose [SNAP] benefits," said Ed Bolen with the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities. Above, a sign alerting customers that a store accepts SNAP benefits.](https://img.apmcdn.org/4e7dbc8db2ed4c85bc515c8609af24f94b0a3ade/uncropped/48e759-2023-09-gettyimages-1186596459-1-e1694199399157-webp2000.webp)