No food stamps for people convicted of violent crimes – MSNBC
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No food stamps for people convicted of violent crimes
MSNBC On Wednesday, the 2013 Senate Farm Bill was amended by to make those convicted of certain violent crimes ineligible for SNAP (Supplementary Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits, popularly known as food stamps. The amendment was passed by … GOP Food Stamps Proposal Would Discriminate Against African-Americans Senator Uses Farm Bill To Ban Some Ex-Convicts From Food Stamps For Life Oh, SNAP! Vitter's Food Stamp Amendment has Deeper Consequences |
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