Everything is not well with the so-called "Big, Beautiful Bill," after a public feud between President Donald Trump and Elon Musk over certain aspects of it.
However, behind the scenes, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) is raising objections to a part of the U.S. House-passed version that would put a portion of the onus of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) on the states.
The U.S. House version reportedly leaves it up to governors to decide whether to cover the cost of SNAP or impose new eligibility requirements for food aid in their states.
"The House provision affecting the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program would financially hammer deep-red states like Alabama, forcing governors and state legislatures to foot billions in new costs or cut benefits to low-income families," Meredith Lee Hill wrote for Politico.
Tuberville, the front-runner to be Alabama's next governor, spoke out against it in remarks given to the Washington Examiner.
"Just don't bankrupt us is all I'm saying," he said. "Don't bankrupt us."
Alabama's senior U.S. Senator, however, voiced his support for the work requirement component of the bill.
"I'm for taking care of people, but it's like unemployment insurance — you know, sooner or later, you've got to go get a job," Tuberville said to the Examiner.
Jeff Poor is the editor-in-chief of 1819 News and host of "The Jeff Poor Show," heard Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-noon on Mobile's FM Talk 106.5. To connect or comment, email [email protected] or follow him on Twitter @jeff_poor.
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