48% not enrolled in food stamps (Reno Gazette-Journal)
The Agriculture Department is concerned that dozens of states aren’t adequately administering food stamp programs.
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The Agriculture Department is concerned that dozens of states aren’t adequately administering food stamp programs.
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Use of Food Stamps Swells Even as Economy ImprovesWall Street JournalEnrollment in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, as the modern-day food-stamp benefit is known, has soared 70% since 2008 to a record 47.8 million as of December 2012. Congressional budget analysts think participation will rise again this … More: continued here
House debates $20.5 billion cuts to food stampsMSNBC(Gracie Shannon-Sanborn, 5, holds a sign as she joins her father Allen Sanborn (L) and members of Progressive Democrats of America and other activists as they hold a rally in front of Rep. Henry Waxman's office on June 17, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. More: continued here
Show your ag love: Farmers market postage stampsStatesman Journal"For years the Postal Service has celebrated — through the power of stamps— America's agricultural abundance," said Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe. "Postage stamps have depicted fruit, flowers, corn and a bread wagon. Today, we're celebrating … More: continued here
TSN Marquay man joins Stamps OCANOEMcDaniel was officially added to the Stamps' practice roster Monday morning, less than five hours prior to the kickoff of what turned out to be an ugly 35-7 loss to the Edmonton Eskimos in the Labour Day Classic. “It's the CFL, and teams are looking to …McDaniel adds depth to…
Applying for Food Stamps in New York? There's an App for That.New York TimesLines at the HRA office in Queens have been reduced substantially by an app that allows food stamp applicants to take pictures of eligibility documents with their smartphones and upload them. Credit Justin Gilliland/The New York Times. About 1.7 … More: continued…
California's Food Stamp Red Tape Leaves Millions HungryHuffington PostFor food and other basic needs, Turner, like 192000 others in Sacramento County, turned to public assistance known as CalFresh, or food stamps. To reply to a Comment: Click "Reply" at the bottom of the comment; after being approved your comment will … More: continued here