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California discourages needy from signing up for food stampsLos Angeles TimesEven though Republican Gov. Rick Perry ultimately got rid of the policy, Texas — always seeking to whittle down "big government" — remains one of the most effective states at keeping its poor out of the giant federal food stamp …

The state's participation rate is the lowest in the U.S. — only about half of those qualified get the aid — making it the envy of more-conservative states. WASHINGTON — It was not surprising that Texas held out.         More: continued here

Former Ramsey County detox worker convicted of buying client's food stampsPioneer PressAn aide with the Ramsey County Detox Center who was accused of buying a client's food stamps debit card has been convicted. Judge Patrick Diamond delivered the written verdict Friday after hearing evidence last month in the trial of …

La Jollan on food stamps gives beach bums bad nameU-T San DiegoHere's how Jason Greenslate, a La Jolla surfer who gets $200 a month in government food stamps, describes a typical day: "Wake up, go down the beach with my friends, hit on some chicks, start drinking." — Fox News. …

Erika D. Smith: Living off food stamps leaves children, adults hungry. Trust …Indianapolis StarYou see, this column is the culmination of my “great idea” to live off the equivalent of food stamp benefits for a week to get a better understanding of what so many poor Hoosier families go through …

San Francisco Chronicle 'Franken-Steiner duck' wins artist 2nd stamp contestSan Francisco ChronicleHis portrait of a common goldeneye paddling in a pond had won the 2012 Federal Duck Stamp Art Contest. This meant that starting July 1, 2013, his acrylic painting would be reproduced on 2.1 million stamps, and the original …

Food Stamps, GM Wheat Cold Case and Tender BeefFarm FuturesFood Stamps, GM Wheat Cold Case and Tender Beef. 7 things you might have missed this week. Janell Baum. Published: Aug 16, 2013. Need to catch up? Here are some stories you might have missed this week. 1. Farm bill food …

World Socialist Web Site Food stamps to be cut for 1.8 million people in PennsylvaniaWorld Socialist Web Site1.8 million in people in Pennsylvania will have their food stamp benefits cut in November when cuts made by the Obama administration and Congress take effect. Another 112,215 families have been completely denied …

Food stamp'humiliation' spurs debateKOIN.comFood stamp'humiliation' spurs debate. By Jessica Morkert Published: Friday, August 16, 2013, 6:25 pm. Oregon Trail cards. The state of Oregon uses reloadable debit-like cards known as "Oregon Trail" cards instead of food stamps.and more » More: continued here

Atlanta Journal Constitution (blog) Poll: Food stamps not for crab legsAtlanta Journal Constitution (blog)HuffPo asked “Do you think people who receive food stamps should be allowed to buy expensive food items, such as crab legs, using their food stamp benefits?” 54 percent said no. 32 percent said yes and 14 …