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Read More »House Republicans propose $40bn food-stamp cut in farm bill standoff – The Guardian
The Guardian House Republicans propose $40bn food-stamp cut in farm bill standoffThe GuardianHouse Republicans plan to propose a $40bn cut to the nation's food-stamp program, the head of the House agriculture committee said on Thursday, doubling the number of cuts previously sought by conservatives. Frank Lucas said legislation on the …
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WASHINGTON (AP) – House Republicans are preparing legislation that would cut food stamps by as much as $4 billion annually in an effort to downsize a program that many conservatives say has become too bloated in recent years. More: continued here
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