Use of food stamps rises in Cumberland County

The use of food stamps in Cumberland County increased during the recession, assisting families in stretching their food dollars, contributing to local spending and helping spark a national debate about the future of the federal nutrition program. More: continued here

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Why your baggage handler may be on food stamps – PBS NewsHour

PBS NewsHour Why your baggage handler may be on food stampsPBS NewsHourWhile they're challenging SeaTac, Washington's, $15 an hour minimum wage at the Seattle-Tacoma Airport, Alaska Airlines has secured a $12 an hour wage for some of their contractors. Not all airport contractors have gotten a raise though. Photo by …

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