Food Stamps

Senator Chris Murphy Hopes Obama's Moves On Guns Will Save Lives

The timing may be "bittersweet," but Murphy believes Obama's executive actions will significantly expand the effectiveness of background checks.
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Don’t Expect Food Stamps If You’re Unemployed And Childless

No kids? No disability? No food assistance for you.
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White House Says Food Stamps Don't Make You Lazy

Contrary to what you might have heard.
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Viral Video Of Food Stamp Confrontation Is Fake, Creator Says

People were so eager to judge food stamp recipients that they ignored the obvious fact that the video was staged.
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Scott Walker's Food Stamp Cuts Are Coming To A State Near You

Walker loves the cut, but it's federal policy.
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Feds Warn Georgia Over Denying Syrian Refugees Food Stamps

Georgia is apparently the only state to have done this.
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Maine Wants To Ban Soda, Sweets From Food Stamp Sales

Paul LePage is tired of fat food stamp recipients riding around on jet skis.
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Donald Trump Calls Heckler 'Seriously Overweight'

The GOP contender's bullying skills were on full display at a recent campaign rally.
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Chris Christie Video Shows That GOP Empathy Is Real -- And Limited

Why the GOP isn't so forgiving with the uninsured, the unemployed or the poor.
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If Affordable Housing Were Treated Like Food Food Stamps

It could mean a fairer system where more people in need get a roof over their heads.
By The Atlantic