House subcommittee rejects ban on sweets for food stamps

A House panel on Monday defeated a measure that would ban food-stamp users from purchasing sweets, sodas and salty snacks.  The proposal was part of a controversial bill from Rep. Scott Plakon , R-Longwood, meant to reform the electronic benefit transfer program — and promote healthy eating. Critics, however, said government had no business dictating Floridians' grocery lists. On Monday, Rep …

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