Food Stamps Hamstring Agriculture TalksWall Street JournalWASHINGTON—Senators of both parties are rejecting removal of food-stamp funding from a multiyear farm bill, setting up a clash with conservative House Republicans who want to pare back federal nutrition programs that have grown steadily in recent years. More: continued here
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The U.S. House of Representatives shocked many observers last week when it passed a farm bill that included farm subsidies — but said nothing about food stamps. House leaders say they'll take up food stamps later, but program supporters worry that could mean big cuts. More: continued here
Truthdig Once bipartisan, food stamps divide politiciansMinnesota Public RadioST. PAUL, Minn. — Supporters of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program — food stamps — worry that a heated debate underway in Washington could end with big cuts to the program. The U.S. House of Representatives shocked many observers last …Ballooning food-stamp rolls highlight ideological divideThe Seattle TimesWant…
Food Stamps Debate Deserves Facts, Not MythsHuffington PostFood stamps should be every conservative's favorite benefit program. It's a rare success story with a narrow mission, costs that link directly to impact, and a proven record of effectiveness. An April 2012 USDA report credited the program with … More: continued here
Truthdig Food stamp advocates worry about big cuts to programMinnesota Public RadioST. PAUL, Minn. — Supporters of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program — food stamps — worry that a heated debate underway in Washington could end with big cuts to the program when Congress considers changes later this year. The U.S. House …Ballooning food-stamp rolls highlight…
Food stamp spending "doubled under President Bush, doubled again under …PolitiFactFood stamp spending doubled under President Barack Obama — after doubling under his Republican predecessor, says Rep. Tom Cole, R-Okla. That's one reason he's disappointed that House lawmakers missed a chance to push for more than $20 billion in … More: continued here
Politico Divided GOP can't agree on food stampsThe Hill (blog)Divided House Republicans can't agree on a food stamp bill, dimming hopes that a farm bill conference can begin before the August recess. House Agriculture Committee Chairman Frank Lucas (R-Okla.) warned Friday that no one should expect action …What happens next for food stamps and the farm…
Illinois rewarded for misspending only $52 million on food stampsKansas WatchdogIllinois' error rate, from either overspending on food stamps or not spending enough, is 1.74 percent, according to Januari Smith, a spokeswoman for the state's Department of Human Services. Just more than 2 million people in the state, or 16 percent … More: continued here
RollingStone.com Rush, featured on new Canadian stampRollingStone.comThe legendary power trio is among four rock bands, including the Guess Who, the Tragically Hip and Beau Dommage, who will be featured on postage stamps as part of Canada Post's Canadian Recording Artists stamp series. The stamps are due to be …Canada's favourite bands take centre stage with latest…