food stamp

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Since the Clinton administration, the government has required that at least some people getting SNAP, commonly known as food stamps, do paid work, get job training or volunteer — otherwise they can't continue receiving benefits.

From Salon

CBO, the official scorekeeper for Congress, also said the bill will cut billions of dollars off the government’s costs for medical care, food stamps and education because fewer people will be claiming those services.

From Washington Times

Republicans have said they want to reduce spending on just about everything besides Social Security, Medicare and the military, potentially shrinking programs as varied as Medicaid, food stamps, border security and grants for local police.

From New York Times

Many people are surprised to learn that nutrition assistance — mainly through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, formerly known as food stamps — is where most farm bill money is spent.

From Salon

The House Republican-passed bill would drop millions of Americans from health care, food stamps and cash assistance programs by imposing additional work requirements that many would be unable to meet.

From Seattle Times