Newsday Food stamps not the right targetThe Gazette: Eastern Iowa Breaking News and HeadlinesWhile the economy recovers slowly, pulling food stamps from low-wage workers would create more hardship. The working poor are further disadvantaged by the tax system. When they get a decent raise, they lose food stamps while also …
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