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The Hill Hunger hoaxes hinder food stamp reformThe HillThe Trump administration is pushing radical changes in the food stamp program as part of the farm bill. Reform efforts may be derailed by activists who vastly exaggerate hunger and portray food handouts as the epitome of social justice. But federal … …

McClatchy Washington Bureau CA Rep. Tom McClintock fails to further restrict food stamps …McClatchy Washington BureauCalifornia Republican Rep. Tom McClintock doesn't believe his party's controversial plan to stiffen work requirements for food stamp recipients goes far enough.and more » More: continued here

Washington Post 6 things to watch in the House Farm Bill, from food-stamp work requirements to school lunchWashington PostBut in 2014, and again this year, the Farm Bill has been threatened by fractious debates around farm subsidies, crop supports, and the place of work requirements in food stamps, officially called …

Los Angeles Times Tougher work rules for food stamps won't help poor people — or save much moneyLos Angeles TimesAlthough that figure is down from its post-recession peak of 47.6 million in 2013, it's still far above where it was in 2007, when only 26 million Americans were enrolled in …

KOB New farm bill could affect New Mexicans who rely on food stampsKOBNew farm bill could affect New Mexicans who rely on food stamps. However, there's one provision in particular that have Democrats crying foul. Republicans want to expand work requirements for those receiving food stamps through SNAP eligibility. The …

McClatchy Washington Bureau McClintock food stamp limits too strict even for other RepublicansMcClatchy Washington BureauCalifornia Republican Rep. Tom McClintock doesn't believe his party's controversial plan to stiffen work requirements for food stamp recipients goes far enough. But his proposal to require even more people to work for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance …and …

Alton Telegraph Southwestern's Stamps honored as outstanding teacherAlton TelegraphMedora sixth-grade teacher Mrs. Christina Stamps received this prestigious award based upon her school, community and union activities. The recognition took place May 8 at the IEA Region 5 Annual Awards Banquet at the Lewis and Clark N. O. Nelson … More: continued …

AL.com 90000 Alabamians could be hit by food stamp changesAL.comMore than 90,000 Alabamians would fall short of food stamp work requirements proposed under the Farm Bill reauthorization currently before Congress, according to an analysis released Wednesday. The House of Representatives is currently considering the …House bill could force 2 million off …

WDSU New Orleans Budget cuts threaten to end food stamps program in LouisianaWDSU New OrleansCuts to the state budget could leave hundreds of thousands of Louisiana residents without money for food. According to Louisiana's Department of Children and Family Services, 906,651 Louisiana residents received $116.1 million in SNAP benefits monthly …and …

The CT Mirror DeLauro: Cut farm bill handouts to the wealthy, not food stampsThe CT MirrorWashington – The U.S. House is about to vote on a farm bill that will reduce eligibility for food stamps, a move that has caused a partisan split, with most Democratic lawmakers opposing the legislation. …