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New data shows overpayments in food stamps in Gaston Co.WSOC CharlotteThousands of people have come to Gaston County Health and Human Services for food stamps and other assistance. New data shows some recipients have taken home more than they qualified for. "When you see a number like $600,000, it gets …

Newly proposed legislation in Congress would ban recipients of food stamps from buying junk food. More: continued here

DHHS still dealing with backlog for food stamps in stateWSOC CharlotteMany are still waiting for food stamps longer than usual, even though a state official recently told WSOC things would be back to normal by now. The new computer system, NC FAST, is supposed to make things better, but many …

Even with 47 million Americans living on food stamps, almost 15% of American families are considered ?food insecure? according to the latest department of agriculture statistics- a huge swath of the population that is dependent on charity from the public till. For a first world nation, that?s a lot of …

The Wealth Gap Revolt, Part II: Food Stamp NationForbesEven with 47 million Americans living on food stamps, almost 15% of American families are considered “food insecure” according to the latest department of agriculture statistics- a huge swath of the population that is dependent on charity from the … More: continued …

Media Matters for America Food Stamps Facing Scheduled Cut, Plus Attacks in CongressThe Nonprofit QuarterlyIt is particularly ironic that food stamps are at risk while other farm-related subsidies get bipartisan support. The Times notes Republican congressman Stephen Fincher, owner of a farm north of Memphis, who himself has received $3.5 …

The squeeze: House GOP might double food stamp cutsMSNBCJaden Painegua (2) rests on his mother's shoulder at the West Side Campaign Against Hunger food bank on July 24, 2013 in New York City. The food bank assists thousands of qualifying New York residents in providing a monthly allotment of food. …

GOP bill blocks food stamp users from buying junk foodThe Hill (blog)The Healthy Food Choices Act, H.R. 3073, reflects a long-standing criticism that the government's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) allows people to buy billions of dollars worth of junk food. A 2012 study found that food stamps enable … …

$20 billion not enough? House GOP weighs $40 billion food stamp cutMSNBCJaden Painegua (2) rests on his mother's shoulder at the West Side Campaign Against Hunger food bank on July 24, 2013 in New York City. The food bank assists thousands of qualifying New York residents in providing a monthly …

SINGAPORE POST LIMITED : Stamps Celebrating 40 Years of Diplomatic Ties …4-traders (press release)Beautifully portrayed in this joint stamp issue are the Grey Peacock Pheasant and the Red Junglefowl. Depicted on the 1st local stamp is the Grey Peacock Pheasant which is drawn by Tô Minh Trang. It has greyish …