Boston.com GOP candidates wade into food stamp debateBoston.com8, 2012, in Greenville, SC Both Newt Gingrich and Santorum faced criticism this week when they spoke of overhauling food stamps and other welfare programs by seeming to equate food stamp recipients and blacks. (AP Photo/David Goldman) By Mary Clare …GOP presidential candidates wade into politically tricky territory…
Newsday GOP candidates wade into food stamp debateNewsdayClick here GOP candidates wade into food stamp debate Originally published: January 9, 2012 3:42 AM Updated: January 9, 2012 4:14 AM By The Associated Press MARY CLARE JALONICK (Associated Press) (AP) — Politicians normally shy away from saying they …and more » More: continued here
WASHINGTON — Politicians normally shy away from saying they want to cut food stamps, but this year’s Republican presidential candidates are using domestic food aid as an example of a welfare state gone awry. Supporters of the program say it is one of the most reliable safety nets for families who suddenly find themselves unable…
The Associated Press GOP candidates wade into food stamp debateThe Associated PressWASHINGTON (AP) — Politicians normally shy away from saying they want to cut food stamps, but this year's Republican presidential candidates are using domestic food aid as an example of a welfare state gone awry. Supporters of the program say it is …and more »…
County told to speed up food stamp processingLancaster Eagle GazetteAP CINCINNATI — The percentage of food stamp applications being processed on time is lower in the county that includes Cincinnati than anywhere else in Ohio, according to a newspaper analysis of data from the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services …Enquirer Exclusive: Hamilton County…
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Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich spoke with dozens of Hispanic voters during a town hall meeting in Manchester, talking to them about immigration and campaign finance. More: continued here
New York Daily News A Food Stamp ProgramNew York TimesTo the Editor: Re “Stigmatizing Food Stamps” (editorial, Jan. 2): With an increase of nearly 500000 people since 2008, the New York City Food Stamp program today provides more than 1.8 million New Yorkers benefits worth more than $3 billion a year. …Bill de Blasio urges…
Hamilton County told to speed up food stamp processingCanton RepositoryBy Anonymous AP The percentage of food stamp applications being processed on time is lower in the county that includes Cincinnati than anywhere else in Ohio, according to a newspaper analysis of data from the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services. …Enquirer Exclusive: Hamilton County…
Cincinnati-area county agency works to improve poor record in processing food …The RepublicHarris, 58, said she struggled to get by, prioritizing her rent and utility payments before groceries, and in September she dropped off her application for food stamps at the Job and Family Services building. When she called to check on it in October,…