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LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – A new report from a California watchdog group is calling for the U.S. government to disclose how much sugary soda and other unhealthy food is paid for with food stamps at a time when policy makers are searching for ways to contain the spiraling cost of …

MassLive.com Report wants to know how much soda is bought with food stampsReutersBy Lisa Baertlein | LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – A new report from a California watchdog group is calling for the government to disclose how much sugary soda and other unhealthy food is paid for with food stamps at …

Recent legislation and proposals in Congress, including the upcoming Farm Bill, have placed a target sign on food stamps (what's now known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or SNAP). It's time to set the record straight on what's being proposed. More: continued here

Woman fakes triplets to get extra food stampsFox NewsWHEATON, Ill. – An Illinois caseworker who fabricated triplets so her boyfriend could receive extra food stamps was Monday sentenced to 30 days in jail. Ebony Martin, 34, was employed at the Illinois Department of Human Services when she created a …Former …

24 Hours Vancouver Stamps sign O-lineman; Washington, Deane on verge of returningCalgary Herald (blog)Stamps coach John Hufnagel watches closely as rookie running back Matt Walter takes a handoff during Sunday's mock scrimmage. Photo, Gavin Young, Calgary Herald There could be an abundance of bodies on the Stampeders' offensive line for …

MassLive.com Cuts to food stamps hammer neediestAnchorage Daily NewsBy ROBIN PHILLIPS Recent legislation and proposals in Congress, including the upcoming Farm Bill, have placed a target sign on food stamps (what's now known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or SNAP). It's time to set the record straight …US Sen. …

WHEATON, Ill. – An Illinois caseworker who fabricated triplets so her boyfriend could receive extra food stamps was Monday sentenced to 30 days in jail. More: continued here

USPS honors 100 years of Girl Scouts with stampKSDKSt. Louis, MO (KSDK) — The US Postal Service is celebrating the 100th anniversary of Girl Scouts with a stamp dedication. The USPS issued the Celebrate Scouting Forever stamp as a "sister" stamp to the 2010 scouting stamp. Both stamps pay tribute …

Lynchburg Community Market to Accept Food Stamp BenefitsLoanSafeThe Community Marketone of the oldest in the countrywill become one of only 41 markets statewide to accept SNAP, also known as food stamps. SNAP provides low-income families with money to purchase nutritious food. “We're very excited,” said Jennifer …and more » More: continued …

The number of Floridians on food stamps continues to hit record numbers — with South Florida having an increase of more than 1.5 percent in May, said a spokeswoman for the Florida Department of Children & Families that oversees the federal food program. More: continued here