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Millions of Americans rely on food stamps to keep from going hungry. They can also use them to buy sugary drinks. Some groups, including the National Center for Public Policy Research, say that's not right. Host Michel Martin discusses this with the Center's Justin Danhof, and University of Illinois Professor …

Many Staten Islanders in need miss out on food stampsSILive.comEligible seniors must earn no more than $1,862 monthly, or $21,780 annually, to receive an average monthly food stamp allocation of $170. But eligibility is fluid, advocates point out. Medical expenses, after the first $35, are subtracted from the … More: …

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Morning Sentinel Bill to limit food stamp purchases: Is it junk?Morning Sentinel"You've got parents out there that have kids, maybe they want a candy bar or a lollipop now and then," said Troy Premus, 47, of Portland, who has been on food stamps for four years. "I think it's wrong." …

Kennebec Journal Bill to limit food stamp purchases: Is it junk?Kennebec Journal"You've got parents out there that have kids, maybe they want a candy bar or a lollipop now and then," said Troy Premus, 47, of Portland, who has been on food stamps for four years. "I think it's wrong." …

Fond du Lac Post Office held its annual Stamp Out Hunger food drive that will benefit local food pantries, on Saturday, May 11, 2013. More: continued here

India Post’s ‘My Stamp’ scheme, which was launched in Madurai on May 3, is getting good response. The scheme, which enables a person to personalise the postal stamps with the photos of hi… More: continued here

Food stamps, not crop subsidies, highest hurdle for farm billChicago TribuneAnalysts say food stamps for the poor, the biggest Agriculture Department program at an estimated $79 billion this year, is the make-or-break issue. Republicans are demanding far larger cuts than Democrats will entertain, and the debate is becoming … More: …

Press Herald Bill to limit food stamp purchases: Is it junk?Press Herald"You've got parents out there that have kids, maybe they want a candy bar or lollipops now and then," said Troy Premus, 47, of Portland, who has been on food stamps for four years. "I think it's wrong." John …

Madison County Courier Tuesday's Senate Debate to Cut Food Stamps in Farm BillMadison County CourierTo reduce the deficit, the currently proposed version of the Farm Bill cuts more than $4 billion from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) program, or better known as food stamps. Once again, rather than reduce …