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LINCOLN PARK, Mich. — A Michigan lottery winner was charged with fraud Tuesday for collecting food stamps and public health insurance despite pocketing a $735,000 jackpot. Amanda Clayton, 25, was silent during a brief court hearing after spending a night in jail. A not-guilty plea was entered, and her attorney …

The Associated Press GOP wants to cut food stamps in deficit-trim driveThe Associated PressBy ANDREW TAYLOR, AP – 6 hours ago WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans controlling the House are eying big cuts to food stamps as they piece together legislation to trim $261 billion from the federal budget over the …

Lottery winner in Michigan stayed on food stampsSTLtoday.comClayton, who continued to get food stamps after winning a $1 million lottery jackpot, has been charged with welfare fraud. The Michigan attorney general's office announced two felony charges Tuesday, April 17, 2012 against Clayton of Lincoln Park. More: continued here

WASHINGTON – Republicans controlling the House are eyeing big cuts to food stamps as they piece together legislation to trim $261 billion from the federal budget in the next decade, hoping to forestall major Pentagon cutbacks. More: continued here

Food Stamps Helped Many Families Weather The RecessionWBURFood stamps have long been a favorite whipping boy of politicians looking to beat up on government spending. But the massive food-assistance program does help keep people out of poverty, according to new research. Food stamp benefits led to a decline …and more » …

GOP targets food stampsSTLtoday.comWASHINGTON • Republicans controlling the House are eying big cuts to food stamps as they piece together legislation to trim $261 billion from the federal budget over the next decade, hoping to forestall major Pentagon cutbacks. The cuts to food stamps… More: continued here

The Michigan woman who continued to collect food stamps and state medical assistance after winning $1 million in the lottery could wind up in prison. More: continued here

Republicans controlling the House are eying big cuts to food stamps as they piece together legislation to trim $261 billion from the federal budget over the next decade, hoping to forestall major Pentagon cutbacks. More: continued here

WASHINGTON — Republicans controlling the House are eying big cuts to food stamps as they piece together legislation to trim $261 billion from the federal budget over the next decade, hoping to forestall major Pentagon cutbacks. The cuts to food … More: continued here

ABC News Food Stamp Cuts Eyed By House GOP To Forestall Defense CutbacksHuffington PostBy ANDREW TAYLOR, AP WASHINGTON — Republicans controlling the House are eying big cuts to food stamps as they piece together legislation to trim $261 billion from the federal budget over the next decade, hoping to forestall …