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Changes Coming For Stores That Accept Food Stamps

A new USDA rule aims to expand the selection of healthy foods.
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Republicans Say They Won't Be 'Gutting' Food Stamps Anytime Soon

But in a new report, the House Committee on Agriculture says nutrition assistance could use a little tweaking.
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Low-Income Shoppers Now Get Discount At California Farmer Markets

A fresh idea.
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USDA Says Paul LePage's Food Stamp Freakout Will Harm Children

The governor of Maine threatened to drop food stamps if the feds won't let him prevent poor people from buying candy and soda.
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Paul LePage Threatens To Drop Food Stamps Because Of His Soda Freakout

His spokeswoman suggests he's just trying to get attention.
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Bigger Food Stamp Benefits Wouldn't Be Wasted On Junk Food, Study Says

Benefits won't be getting more generous anytime soon, however.
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How A Plan To Make Food Stamp Recipients Healthier Could Backfire

Small stores might not be able to comply with new inventory requirements.
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Bill Clinton's Welfare Reform Law Is Kicking Up To 1 Million People Off Food Stamps

Clinton touted the supposed benefits of the law this week.
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Obama Administration Hits Paul LePage On Food Stamps

Unemployed people are getting kicked off food stamps for the wrong reasons.
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GOP Bill Aims To Ban Food Stamps For Steak And Lobster In New York

The battle over poor people's diets isn't going away.
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