IBTimes.co.uk Lil Wayne Stamps on American Flag for God Bless Amerika Shoot [VIDEO]IBTimes.co.ukAmerican hip hop artist Lil Wayne has sparked outrage after walking over the American flag while shooting for his new music video – God Bless Amerika – in New Orleans. In the video posted by a YouTube user …
Read More »Dr. Ed Ivancic: Food stamp cuts brutal for children – Capital Times
Dr. Ed Ivancic: Food stamp cuts brutal for childrenCapital TimesThis is why many members of the medical community are very concerned about the recently proposed cuts to food stamps in the farm bills passed by the Agriculture Committee in the House, and the farm bill passed by the full Senate. …
Read More »Focus More On HIV Prevention – Stamps – AllAfrica.com
Focus More On HIV Prevention – StampsAllAfrica.comsupporting people who are living with the pandemic. Speaking at the launch of ZAN Taskforce, Dr Stamps urged members to strike a balance when it comes to implementing programmes that aim to fight the deadly disease. "As you go on to revamp this … More: …
Read More »White House threatens to veto farm bill over food stamp cuts – Reuters
KOMO News White House threatens to veto farm bill over food stamp cutsReutersWASHINGTON, June 17 (Reuters) – The White House threatened to veto a five-year farm bill on Thursday because of "unacceptable deep cuts" in food stamps for the poor that could increase hunger across America. In a statement on …
Read More »After public hearings, DHEC sticks with its suggestion on food stamp restrictions – The State
After public hearings, DHEC sticks with its suggestion on food stamp restrictionsThe StateAfter hearing all the pros and cons during several months of public input, the state health department has recommended that South Carolina apply for a waiver to ban the use of food stamps for sugary drinks, candy, cookies …
Read More »LA Immigrants, Others Refuse Food Stamps Out Of Fear – Huffington Post
LA Immigrants, Others Refuse Food Stamps Out Of FearHuffington PostAnd yet, when a volunteer grabbed a microphone to ask the hungry crowd, "Who wants to apply for food stamps?" no one raised a hand. The scene captured the dilemma of the county Department of Public Social Services, which has struggled …
Read More »Organizations in LA protest against possible food stamp cuts – Xinhua
Organizations in LA protest against possible food stamp cutsXinhuaLOS ANGELES, June 17 (Xinhua) — Organizations in Los Angeles Monday rallied at U.S. Congressman Henry Waxman's regional office to protest against possible food stamp cuts, expecting the U.S. Congress to veto the proposed cuts which will impact …Michigan taking brunt of food …
Read More »DHEC sticks with its suggested food stamp restrictions – Charlotte Observer
DHEC sticks with its suggested food stamp restrictionsCharlotte ObserverAfter hearing all the pros and cons during several months of public input, the state health department has recommended that South Carolina apply for a waiver to ban the use of food stamps for sugary drinks, candy, cookies and cakes. The S.C. …
Read More »White House threatens veto of House farm bill over food stamp cuts – Oakland Press
White House threatens veto of House farm bill over food stamp cutsOakland PressThe legislation would cut $2 billion annually, or around 3 percent, from food stamps and make it harder for some people to qualify for the program. Food stamps, now called the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, cost …
Read More »Food Stamps Under Threat: House GOP Wants to Cut $20.5B From SNAP – KFYI
Food Stamps Under Threat: House GOP Wants to Cut $20.5B From SNAPKFYIIt's a big number and it gets people's attention when they hear it: 47 million Americans receive food stamps in what is now known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The program has expanded significantly under President Obama, … …
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