Ag Dept unveils new steps to stop food stamp fraudAtlanta Journal ConstitutionThe move to shore up integrity in the program comes as Congress struggles to pass a $100 billion-a-year bill that will fund food stamps and determine farm policy for the next five years. Some 80 percent of the money in the farm and nutrition…
Food stamps don't alter kids' sugary drink choicesChicago TribuneNEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Despite hopes that the U.S. Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) can steer people toward healthier eating choices, there's no evidence the program currently influences – for better or worse – how many sugary …and more » More: continued here
Ag Dept unveils new steps to stop food stamp fraudWashington PostWASHINGTON — The Agriculture Department says it is going to impose tougher penalties on stores that violate food stamp rules and give states new tools to root out applicants who are ineligible for the benefit program that now covers about 1 out of … More:…
The Main Street Post Office will begin closing early Aug. 18 in attempt to keep from closing down the branch. More: continued here
Globe and Mail Stamps sign Nik Lewis to new contractCBC.caStamps sign Nik Lewis to new contract. The Canadian Press. Posted: Aug 10, 2012 6:30 PM ET. Last Updated: Aug 10, 2012 6:29 PM ET. Calgary's Nik Lewis could be in red and white for the rest of his career after signing a new deal with…
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Ag Dept Unveils New Steps To Stop Food Stamp FraudNPRWASHINGTON (AP) — The Agriculture Department says it is going to impose tougher penalties on stores that violate food stamp rules and give states new tools to root out applicants who are ineligible for the benefit program that now covers about 1 out … More: continued…
USDA unveils steps to fight food stamp fraudThe Associated PressBy By JIM ABRAMS – 1 minute ago. WASHINGTON (AP) — The Agriculture Department on Thursday came out with new steps to fight fraud in food stamps, a federal program that has taken center stage as Congress struggles to adopt a long-term farm policy … More:…