Washington Post (blog) When Veterans Get Food Stamps Cut, It's Time to Prioritize Our BudgetHuffington PostOn Friday, unless Congress acts (which would be an exception, not a norm), Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, or food stamps, will be cut for as many as 900,000 veterans and their families, according …
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