It’s Not Really a Farm Bill – The Weekly Standard
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It's Not Really a Farm Bill
The Weekly Standard Food stamps originated in the Great Depression, when the federal government issued stamps to the poor and unemployed to “purchase” surplus foods. During World War II, the program was discontinued. Lyndon Johnson reintroduced it in 1964 as part of his … Food Stamp Use Hits 20% in Four States, DC Researchers fault food stamp program for subsidizing $2B a year in sugary drinks House Republicans attempt to block grant food stamps, other nutrition … |
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