Food stamps focus of talks

WASHINGTON (AP) – The fight over renewing the nation's farm bill has centered on cuts to the $80 billion-a-year food stamp program. But there could be unintended consequences if no agreement is reached: higher milk prices. More: continued here

Read More »

Florida braces for cuts to food stamp program – MiamiHerald.com

Mother Jones Florida braces for cuts to food stamp programMiamiHerald.comThe cuts were built into the 2008 federal-stimulus package that temporarily added money to SNAP, also known as food stamps, during the depths of the economic recession. But that won't make the cuts any easier, say advocates for the food banks …

Read More »