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Record 23116441 households on food stamps – Daily Caller

Record 23116441 households on food stampsDaily CallerThe number of American households on food stamps reached a new record high in March, according to new data released by the Agriculture Department. The March numbers the USDA released Friday reveal 23,116,441 households enrolled in the … More: continued here

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More rely on food stamps despite economic gains – Sun-Sentinel

More rely on food stamps despite economic gainsSun-SentinelDespite an improving economy, one in five Florida residents relies on food stamps. And while the number of recipients in South and Central Florida has leveled off in recent months, totals remain at near-record highs. Now, many in Congress want to scale … …

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Five Essential Facts About Food Stamps – ThinkProgress

ThinkProgress Five Essential Facts About Food StampsThinkProgressThe House Agriculture Committee recently passed its version of the Farm Bill, which funds vital nutrition assistance programs including the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP (formerly known as food stamps). The bill, which would cut a … More: continued here

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Looming food-stamp cuts split Democrats, anger anti-hunger groups – McClatchy Washington Bureau

McClatchy Washington Bureau Looming food-stamp cuts split Democrats, anger anti-hunger groupsMcClatchy Washington BureauWASHINGTON — Billions of dollars in funding cuts for food stamps, contained in bills moving through Congress, have split Democratic lawmakers and angered advocates for the poor, who criticize the cuts as heartless attempts to reduce the federal …

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Stamps Sign Import Receiver

The Calgary Stampeders announce that import receiver Antoine (Shaky) Smithson has signed with the club. As per club policy, terms of the agreements were not disclosed. More: continued here

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